In the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, north- facing slopes (downhill direction is toward the north) are typically more moist and heavily forested than south- facing slopes. Why?
A) North- facing slopes receive more sunlight in the summer; snow melts faster and more soil moisture is available for the trees.
B) South- facing slopes receive less moisture, yet rock weathering is faster.
C) South- facing slopes receive more moisture and sunlight; rock weathering is slower.
D) North- facing slopes receive about the same amount of precipitation as south- facing slopes; less moisture evaporates from north- facing slopes.
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