Which feature explains why Hebron and Jerusalem receive occasional snow?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Their high elevation in the central mountains
- Step 1: Temperature drops with altitude. Step 2. The central hills lie roughly 750 to 950 metres above sea level. Answer: Their high elevation. Why not the others: the others would give warm weather.
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