GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
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LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
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HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
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HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Temperature normally decreases as elevation or height increases, making locations at higher elevations colder. For every 100-meter increase in elevation, the average temperature decreases by 0.7°C. Even in areas located near the equator, the temperature at higher elevations is cooler.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which sentence best describes how latitude and air temperature are related? The higher the latitude, the colder the air temperature.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the relationship between elevation and climate? The higher the elevation is, the colder the climate.
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