GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following best explains how elevation influences temperature?
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Higher elevations experience cooler temperatures compared to lower elevations.
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Higher elevations experience warmer temperatures compared to lower elevations.
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Higher elevations experience very little temperature variation from lower elevations.
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Higher elevations experience varied temperatures depending on proximity to oceans.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The basic answer is that the farther away you get from the earth, the thinner the atmosphere gets. The total heat content of a system is directly related to the amount of matter present, so it is cooler at higher elevations.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the relationship between elevation and climate? The higher the elevation is, the colder the climate.
Detailed explanation-3: -The temperature characteristics of a region are influenced by natural factors such as latitude, elevation and the presence of ocean currents. The precipitation characteristics of a region are influenced by factors such as proximity to mountain ranges and prevailing winds.
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