The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to
A) receive less sunlight during a year than the south-facing side.
B) grow a variety of trees that are typically observed at higher elevation.
C) be a better location for a ski run than the south-facing side.
D) have snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter compared to the south-facing side.
E) all of the above

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North-facing slopes in the northern hemisphere receive less sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures, which supports tree species found at higher elevations, makes them suitable for ski runs, and allows snow to persist longer.

The North-Facing Side of a Hill in a Mountainous Region