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Quito, Ecuador, is relatively close to the equator, but it has a _____ climate than surrounding areas because it has a _____ elevation

A. cooler; lower
B. cooler; higher
C. warmer; lower
D. warmer; higher

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ANSWER:

Quito, Ecuador has a cooler climate than surrounding areas although being relatively close to the equator because it has a higher elevation.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • At the altitude of 2, 850 meters; it is located at a fairly elevated region.
  • The average temperature during the day time in Quito is around degrees and it is fairly cool during the night time with an average temperature of 9 nine degrees.
  • Quito is a historic and touristic town in Equator. It is also called as the middle of the world as the exact point of equator lies there.
  • Quito is also surrounded by volcanic mountains and many natural as well as man-made attractions. It is a beautiful city.
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