Which of the Following Is True Regarding Locations at High

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding locations at high elevations?

• A) Higher elevations experience higher temperatures during the day because they are closer to the Sun.
• B) Higher elevations experience lower average temperatures during both day and night.
• C) The density of air increases with increasing elevation.
• D) Temperatures at night, and in the shadows, are greater at higher elevations.

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