The two sides of a given mountain have the same latitude an…

Biology Organisms and Populations Organism and its Enviornment Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The two sides of a given mountain have the same latitude and altitude. Are they likely to have the same climate?

No, because there is likely to be less water on the side of the mountain that faces away from the prevailing wind

No, because there is always on desert on one side of a mountain

Yes, because latitude and altitude are the two most important climate-controlling factors

Yes, because locations at the same latitude all have the same climate

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Mountains create a rain shadow effect.

The windward side receives more rainfall, while the leeward side is drier, leading to different climates.

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