Question

you work for greene-mann landscaping company. a prospective client sends you the e-mail below:
i would like to plant a tree in my backyard. we like to eat outside, and in the summer, the hot sun burns down on our deck at dinnertime. i would like a tree that will be quick and easy to grow.
based on the document shown, what would you recommend for this client?
a. an evergreen tree planted on the windy side of the house
b. an evergreen tree planted on the south side of the house
c. a deciduous tree planted on the windy side of the house
d. a deciduous tree planted on the south side of the house
e. a deciduous tree planted on the west side of the house

Explanation:

The client wants shade in summer (hot sun on deck at dinnertime, likely west/south exposure) and a quick - growing tree. Deciduous trees grow relatively quickly and provide shade. The south side gets strong sun, but for dinner - time sun (likely west - facing as the sun sets in the west), the west side would be better? Wait, no, the client's issue is summer sun at dinnertime (so west or south? But deciduous trees: they have leaves in summer (provide shade) and lose them in winter (let sun through). Evergreen trees keep leaves, but the client wants quick - growing (deciduous are often quicker). The south side gets sun, but for dinnertime (afternoon/evening), west side is where the sun sets. Wait, but the options: D is south side, E is west side. Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, the client's problem is the hot sun on the deck at dinnertime (summer). So we need a tree that provides shade in summer. Deciduous trees have leaves in summer (shade) and lose them in winter (so the house gets sun in winter). Evergreen trees have leaves year - round, but they might not be as quick - growing. So first, choose deciduous (quick - growing). Then, the side: the south side gets a lot of sun, but dinnertime sun is in the west? Wait, maybe the question's context (maybe in the original material, south side is where the sun is at dinnertime? Or maybe the key is: deciduous (quick - growing) and south side (to block summer sun). Wait, option D: deciduous on south side. Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: Evergreen on windy side. Windy side isn't related to sun, and evergreen may not be quick - growing. Eliminate.
• Option B: Evergreen on south side. Evergreen not quick - growing. Eliminate.
• Option C: Deciduous on windy side. Windy side doesn't address sun problem. Eliminate.
• Option D: Deciduous on south side. Deciduous grows quick, south side gets sun (so shade in summer), and in winter, loses leaves so sun can warm the house.
• Option E: Deciduous on west side. But maybe the intended answer is D, as south side is a common sun - facing side for shading. Wait, maybe I messed up. Wait, the client wants shade in summer (dinnertime sun). Deciduous trees are quick - growing. South side is a major sun - facing side (in Northern Hemisphere, south side gets sun). So planting deciduous on south side (D) would provide shade in summer (leaves) and let sun through in winter (no leaves). Evergreen would block sun in winter too, which is not desired. Windy side is irrelevant to sun shading. So the correct answer is D.

Answer:

D. A deciduous tree planted on the south side of the house