Context: Figure: Taklamakan Desert.
The Taklamakan Desert is a cold desert ecosystem in northwestern China. Towns in this desert were stops along the Silk Road, a historical trade route between China and eastern Europe.
Which statement describes the Taklamakan Desert ecosystem?
A. It has dry, thin soil.
B. It has warm summers and mild winters.
C. It has a medium amount of rain.
Pick the correct answer from the listed options and provide the letter of the selected option.

A