1. On a northern hemisphere mountain, which side will cooler and wetter? leeward
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1. On a northern hemisphere mountain, which side will cooler and wetter?
leeward and north-facing
Windward and north-facing
leeward and south-facing
Windward and north-facing
2. Where is temperature variation the greatest?
at the poles
in the temperate regions
at the equator
in the tropical regions
1. On a northern hemisphere mountain, which side will cooler and wetter?
Answers:leeward and north-facing
Windward and north-facing
leeward and south-facing
Windward and north-facing
2. Where is temperature variation the greatest?
Answers:at the poles
in the temperate regions
at the equator
in the tropical regions
Explanation / Answer
Answer b: Climate on windward side faces wind and rain . Generally northern side remain cooler . hence answer b is correct.Leeward side of the mountain remain warmer and drier.
Answer b: In temperate region climate is not extreme there is both winter and summer seasons in this zone
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