Which of the following lists the correct,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?
A)Highland → Microthermal → Mesothermal → Desert → Tropical
B)Highland → Desert → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar
C)Tropical → Desert → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar
D)Polar → Microthermal → Mesothermal → Desert → Tropical
E)Desert → Tropical → Microthermal → Polar → Mesothermal

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The sequence of climates from the equator to the poles generally follows the order of tropical, desert, mesothermal, microthermal, and polar. Therefore, option C is the correct sequence, starting with tropical climate near the equator and ending with polar climate at the poles. The other options have either an incorrect sequence or missing climate types.

Which of the Following Lists the Correct,generalized Sequence of Climates