Question

select the correct answer. which climate zone has cool summers, cold and harsh winters, a dry climate, and sparse vegetation? a. tundra b. marine west coast c. humid continental d. subtropical steppe

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: Tundra climate has cool summers, extremely cold (harsh) winters, low precipitation (dry), and sparse vegetation (like mosses, lichens) due to permafrost and harsh conditions.
• Analyze Option B: Marine west coast has mild, rainy winters and cool, foggy summers with lush vegetation, so it doesn't match.
• Analyze Option C: Humid continental has moderate to heavy precipitation, not dry, and more vegetation, so it's incorrect.
• Analyze Option D: Subtropical steppe has hot summers, not cool summers, so it's incorrect.

Answer:

A. tundra