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How do climates a higher elevations tend to compare with climates a lower elevations?
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∙ 8y ago
They tend to be colder.
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∙ 8y ago
Climates at higher elevations tend to be cooler and have lower average temperatures compared to lower elevations. This is because as you go higher in elevation, the air pressure decreases, leading to a drop in temperature. Higher elevations also usually receive more precipitation, as the air cools and condenses more readily. Additionally, higher elevations often have more variable weather patterns and experience stronger winds.
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Do all rivers flow towards the equator?
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In what direction do continental glaciers move?
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How do you lower a substance's boiling point?
by lowering the air pressure above it. that's why things boil faster the higher you are (higher elevations compared to lower elevations). you can actually boil water at room temperature by putting it in a container and sucking the air out of it. its kinda neat.
