Question

the great lakes are connected to the atlantic ocean by the ______. options: mississippi river, great salt lake, colorado river, st. lawrence seaway 11 select the best answer. trees cannot grow in a __ climate or the higher altitudes of the highland southwest. options: plains, basin, tundra, tropical 12 select the best answer. during the summer months, the inland u.s. states experience _____ temperatures because they are not exposed to the cooling effects of the ocean. options: mild, freezing

Explanation:

1. The Great Lakes are connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the St. Lawrence Seaway. It is a system of locks, canals and channels.
2. Trees cannot grow in a desert climate due to low - water availability. In high - altitude highland southwest, harsh conditions also limit tree growth.
3. Inland U.S. states experience hot temperatures in summer as they lack the moderating influence of the ocean.

Answer:

1. St. Lawrence Seaway
2. desert
3. hot