Because air temperatures normally decrease with increasing height, trees found on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow ____.
A)at lower elevations
B)near the Arctic circle
C)in arid climates
D)near the equator
E)at higher elevations

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Trees on the cooler north-facing side of mountains are often those that usually grow at higher elevations because the cooler conditions on these slopes mimic the conditions found at higher elevations, where temperatures are generally lower.

Because Air Temperatures Normally Decrease with Increasing Height, Trees Found