The statement, ʺhiking up a mountain in the southwestern United States is like walking from Mexico to Canada,ʺ is meant to demonstrate that ______________ change(s) rapidly as you change altitude and latitude.
A) human population density
B) levels of industrial air pollutants
C) biomes
D) oxygen levels
E) carbon dioxide levels

Question

The statement, ʺhiking up a mountain in the southwestern United States is like walking from Mexico to Canada,ʺ is meant to demonstrate that  ______________ change(s) rapidly as you change altitude and latitude.
A) human population density
B) levels of industrial air pollutants
C) biomes
D) oxygen levels
E) carbon dioxide levels

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is referring to the fact that as you hike up a mountain in the southwestern United States, you will pass through various biomes that change rapidly as you change in altitude and latitude. The biomes include desert, grassland, and forest ecosystems.

The Statement, ʺHiking Up a Mountain in the Southwestern United