Question

Jack and Linda are two friends who live within 10 miles of each other, but they live at different elevations. Jack lives near sea level and Linda lives 4,000 feet above sea level. What conclusion can you draw about their climates based on this information?

A.Since they are close in distance, they always experience the exact same climate.
B.Jack’s altitude suggests that he experiences lower air pressure than Linda.
C.Linda likely experiences colder climates due to her higher elevation.
D.Linda will experience more rain and Jack will experience more snow.

Answer 1

The answer is C since the higher up you go the colder it gets which is why Linda will experience colder climates.

Answer 2

Answer: C. Linda likely experiences colder climates due to her higher elevation.

Explanation:

Climate varies with distance and altitude. Higher altitude has low air pressure and colder climate and snowfall where as place close to sea level experience more rain, hotter climate and higher air pressure.

Jack lives near sea level and Linda lives 4000 feet above sea level.

Hence, correct answer is C. Linda likely experiences colder climates due to her higher elevation.