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Question
How is the vegetation of the Mediterranean region able to withstand the summer drought conditions?
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Solution
Mediterranean Vegetation: The vegetation which consists mainly of trees with thick spongy barks and leaves, and long roots as well as shrubs and bushes with small, waxy leaves and thorns. The long roots, small waxy leaves, and thick spongy bark help the trees survive in dry summers.
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