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Question 11 • KY-Earth, Space Science B

Which feature do highland climates have that lower elevation areas do not?

Answer
A
a tundra where there are no trees
B
a treeline beyond which trees do not grow
C
permafrost, or a part of the ground that is permanently frozen
D
an ice cap, or a permanent cover of ice and snow

Explanation

Highland climates change with elevation, and temperatures become colder higher up a mountain. At a certain elevation, conditions are too cold for trees to grow; this boundary is called the treeline. Tundra, permafrost, and permanent ice can occur in some places, but they are not features that all highland climates have.

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