Which list orders the thermal floors from the lowest altitude to the highest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Tierra caliente, tierra templada, tierra fria, paramo
- Step 1: Colombians name the floors by temperature, from hot to cold. Step 2. Paramo lies above about 3,000 metres. Answer: Tierra caliente, tierra templada, tierra fria, paramo. Why not the others: The others are not in rising order.
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