How Are Mountainous Regions, Where Rapid Changes in Elevation Bring

question 26

Multiple Choice

How are mountainous regions, where rapid changes in elevation bring about sharp changes, designated in the Köppen classification system?

• A)E, for extreme
• B)A, for alpine
• C)M, for mountainous
• D)H, for highland climates
• E)T, for topographic climates

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Definitions:

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mRNA Synthesis

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