Imagine two hypothetical cities,both located at 12° N latitude.However,one is located near sea level,while the other at an elevation of 4,000 m (13,123 ft)above sea level.Which of the following is likely true?
A)The climates of the two cities are quite similar.
B)Annual temperatures for the city at the lower elevation are lower than those at the city at the higher elevation.
C)The city at the higher elevation has extremely cold winters (similar to those at high latitudes).
D)The city at the higher elevation has average monthly and yearly temperatures lower than the city near sea level.
E)The average annual temperatures for the city at the higher elevation are higher than the city at sea level.

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As elevation increases, temperature decreases. Therefore, it is likely that the city at the higher elevation has lower temperatures than the city near sea level. This means that the answer choice that best fits is D; the city at the higher elevation has average monthly and yearly temperatures lower than the city near sea level.

Imagine Two Hypothetical Cities,both Located at 12° N Latitude