In mountainous areas of western North America, north-facing slopes would be expected to
A) receive more sunlight than similar southern-exposed slopes.
B) be warmer and drier than comparable southern-exposed slopes.
C) consistently be steeper than southern-exposed slopes.
D) support biological communities similar to those found at lower elevations on similar south-facing slopes.
E) support biological communities similar to those found at higher elevations on similar south-facing slopes.
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