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Why are areas of higher elevation colder compared to areas of lower elevation?
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Are coastal areas in the northeast colder than inland areas?
No. Coastal areas are generally warmer in the northeast than inland areas. Generally, the further inland you go, the colder it becomes in the winter.
Why would a taiga forest exist in Arizona?
there are many high elevation areas in AZ so some of those high elevation areas are taigas
Does global warming also make the world colder?
Some areas may see lower temperatures, depending on how ocean currents shift, but the majority of the world will see higher temperatures from global warming.
What is large areas of horizontal rock at high elevation called?
Plateaus
What geologic province of North America is a place where the crust has been uplifted and extended forming alternating areas of high elevation and low elevation?
Basin and Ridge
Why hill station climate are always cool?
Hill stations are typically located at higher elevations, where the air is thinner and cooler due to lower atmospheric pressure. Additionally, the surrounding landscapes in hill stations often include forests and greenery, which contributes to a cool and refreshing climate. The altitude and mountainous terrain also play a role in creating cooler temperatures compared to lower-lying areas.
What are three areas in which Antarctica is unique compared to any other point on your earth?
Antarctica is higher, drier, colder, windier, darker and icier than any other continent on earth.
What causes water to move from areas of higher elevation to areas of lower elevation?
That is caused by gravity.It can also be considered a special case of the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Is the reflection on the moon the continents?
No, they are physical features of the moon itself. The dark areas are geologically younger, and the light areas are older and at a higher elevation.
The boiling point of water in Nevada?
It depends where you are in Nevada. The boiling point will be lower in areas at a higher elevation.
Why do you suppose the blank areas on a population map generally coincide with the areas of higher elevation on a topographical map?
Because it shows the development of the ecosystem model
Are areas with a high elevation cold or warm?
Due to the thin air at higher elevations, temperatures are generally cooler.
Where does the whiptail wallaby live?
The whiptail wallaby lives in grassy Savannah and light, shrubby, open bushland areas of Queensland. It tends to prefer areas of higher elevation.
An areas topography is determined by the areas elevation reliefand?
By using an area's elevation, relief, and landforms.
What is the average elevation of the continents?
Other than an estimate for Antarctica (average 2 km of ice cap), there are no reliable estimates of average continental elevation. However, Asia, North America, and Africa have large areas of relatively high elevation as compared to Europe and Australia.
What are Arizona's forests?
high elevation areas that get more rain than the surrounding low elevation areas
Are the sunspots hotter or colder than the surrounding areas?
They are colder and darker than the other areas
