Imagine Two Hypothetical Cities, Both Located at 12° N Latitude

question 94

Multiple Choice

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.

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