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Altitudinal zonation refers to the change in climate and biome type from the northern region to the southern tip of Latin America.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Despite being the least populous region, the Oceania / Pacific region covers more of the Earth's surface than any other region.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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RATIONALE: Altitudinal zonation refers to the series of highland climates arranged into zones by elevation. This zonation results from the fact that air temperature decreases with elevation at a normal lapse rate of approximately 3.6F (1.7C) per 1000 feet (300 m). At least four major zones are commonly recognized in Latin America: the tierra caliente (hot country), the tierra templada (cool country), the tierra fra (cold country), and the tierra helada (frost country).

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