In Mediterranean climates such as California and Australia,the wet winters are too cold and the warm summers too dry ___________.

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The statement suggests that the wet winters are not suitable for rotting dead biomass, which means that the dead plant material accumulates and becomes dry in the warm summers. This dry biomass increases the likelihood of wildfires, making them more frequent. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that the infrequent wildfires are a result of less rotting of dead biomass, which contradicts the given facts. Option C is also incorrect because although wildfires play a role in maintaining plant communities in such regions, their health cannot solely depend on wildfires. Option D is incorrect because the statement suggests the opposite.

In Mediterranean Climates Such as California and Australia,the Wet Winters