Why is the Mesaoria plain hotter and drier in summer than the Troodos Mountains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Air cools with altitude, and the low plain gets less rain than the mountains
- Step 1: Altitude affects both temperature and rainfall. Step 2. The air is cooler at height and the mountains force moist air to rise and give more rain. Answer: Air cools with altitude. Why not the others: The plain is not nearer the sun, is not forested and is not cooled only by sea air.
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