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Why is it colder the mountains?

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mountains are colder than the base they sit on because the warmth from the ground doesn't extend to the top. the lower temp. is also aided by winds that are virtually unimpeded due to the height you are above buildings and trees

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Because they are at the north & are tall. As the more norther the more cold .

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