What impact does elevation have on the climate of a place?

A Temperatures increase as altitude increases

B Precipitation increases as altitude decreases

C Precipitation decreases as altitude increases

D Temperatures decrease as altitude increases

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Ezra

Geography

22 March, 13:21

What impact does elevation have on the climate of a place?

A Temperatures increase as altitude increases

B Precipitation increases as altitude decreases

C Precipitation decreases as altitude increases

D Temperatures decrease as altitude increases

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Valerie Young · Answer 1

D. Temperature decreases as altitude increases.

B. Precipitation increases as altitude decreases.

C. Precipitation decreases as altitude increases

Explanation:

As per the normal lapse rate, the temperature will decrease by 1 degree celcius for every 165 metres of accent.

Lower altitude places have higher rainfallmvv

Natasha · Answer 2

The correct answer is d

What impact does elevation have on the climate of a place?A Temperatures increase as altitude increasesB Precipitation increases as altitude decreasesC Precipitation decreases as altitude increasesD Temperatures decrease as altitude increases

What impact does elevation have on the climate of a place?

A Temperatures increase as altitude increases

B Precipitation increases as altitude decreases

C Precipitation decreases as altitude increases

D Temperatures decrease as altitude increases