Question

1. the map shows major climate regions in europe. climate plays a key role in determining where crops can grow successfully. areas with temperate or humid subtropical climates generally support more farming because they have mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall. areas with polar, desert, or highland climates are often less suitable for agriculture due to cold, dry, or rugged conditions.

according to the map and the passage, which of the following regions is most likely to support widespread agriculture?
a) iceland, which has a polar tundra climate
b) the alps, which are classified as highland climate
c) poland, which is in the temperate climate region
d) northern russia, which is mostly subarctic and polar tundra

Explanation:

The passage states that temperate or humid subtropical climates support more farming due to mild temperatures and sufficient rainfall. Poland is in the temperate climate region. Iceland (polar tundra), the Alps (highland), and Northern Russia (subarctic and polar tundra) have climates (cold, rugged) that are less suitable for agriculture as per the passage.

Answer:

C. Poland, which is in the temperate climate region