Question

trees cannot grow in a ______ climate or the higher altitudes of the highland southwest.
plains
beach
tundra
tropical

1. select the best answer.

during the summer months, the interior u.s. states experience ______ temperatures because they are not exposed to the cooling effects of the ocean.
mild
fluctuating
high
cold

11 select the best answer.
during the winter months, temperatures can reach - 35°f in northern ______

Explanation:

1. In high - altitude or certain cold climates like tundra, trees cannot grow due to low temperatures, short growing seasons, and other harsh conditions. Tropical climates support tree growth. Plains and deserts are not climates where tree growth is completely inhibited due to climate type (deserts have issues with water availability rather than a climate that inherently prohibits tree growth).
2. In the summer, the interior U.S. states are not moderated by the ocean's cooling effect. Oceans have a high heat - capacity and can keep coastal areas cooler in summer. Without this effect, interior states experience high temperatures. Mild temperatures would be more typical of coastal areas in summer, fluctuating is too general, and cold is incorrect for summer months.

Answer:

1. tundra
2. high