Question

1. which best describes the climate in the new england colonies?

a. long summers, short, cold winters
b. short summers, warm winters
c. mild, short summers, long, cold winters
d. mild winters, hot summers

Explanation:

To determine the climate of the New England Colonies, we recall historical and geographical knowledge: New England has a climate with mild (not extremely hot) and short summers, and long, cold winters. Option A has long summers (incorrect), B has warm winters (incorrect), D has mild winters and hot summers (incorrect). Option C matches the climate description.

Answer:

C. Mild, short summers, long, cold winters