The correct answer is B) rugged, desert conditions.
Rugged, desert conditions do not describe the geography and climate of the Northeast culture area.
The Northeast region is considered to the area between the Great Lakes and the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The Northeast has valleys, hills, and low mountains. The Appalachian Mountains can be found from Maine until the state of Alabama. Winter in the Northeast can be harsh. The States that are considered part of this region are Main, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
