The Mountain, or H Climates, Exhibit a Vertical Temperature Decrease

question 96

Multiple Choice

The mountain, or H climates, exhibit a vertical temperature decrease on the order of____ °C per 300 meters of elevation increase.

• A) 7
• B) 2
• C) 11
• D) 25
• E) 15

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