In the Northern Hemisphere midlatitudes, north-facing slopes tend to be ________ vegetated than south-facing slopes because ________.
A) less; they are colder
B) less; they receive less sunlight
C) more; they are more moist
D) more; they are less windy

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North-facing slopes in the Northern Hemisphere receive less direct sunlight, making them cooler and more moist, which supports more vegetation compared to the drier, sunnier south-facing slopes.

In the Northern Hemisphere Midlatitudes, North-Facing Slopes Tend to Be