Author Question: Imagine two hypothetical cities, both located at 12 N latitude. However, one is located near sea ... (Read 267 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Imagine two hypothetical cities, both located at 12 N latitude. However, one is located near sea level, while the other at an elevation of 4,000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level. Which of the following is likely true?

A) The climate of the two cities are quite similar.
B) Annual temperatures for the city at the lower elevation are lower than those at the city at the higher elevation.
C) The city at the higher elevation has extremely cold winters (similar to those at high latitudes).
D) Though both cities are within the tropics, the city at the higher elevation has been average monthly and yearly temperatures lower than the city near sea level.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

A) a forest
B) a river drainage basin
C) an automobile
D) the Earth (in terms of matter)