Understand that Earth has distinct climate zones — tropical (hot and wet near the equator), temperate (moderate, with four seasons), polar (freezing cold), arid/desert (very dry), and mountain (cold at high altitude) — and that each zone s…
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Question 1 of 3
The town of Highcrest is located at 2,500 m above sea level and about 40° N latitude. Its climate is cool with moderate rainfall, typical of a mountain zone. Which plant is most likely to be common there because the climate supports it?
Question 2 of 3
Which of the following explains why a location belongs to a particular climate zone?
Question 3 of 3
City A and City B are both located at 30° north latitude. City A sits on a flat coastal plain, while City B is high up in a mountain range far from the sea. Which statement best explains why the two cities belong to different climate zones?
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