In Mountainous Areas of Western North America, North-Facing Slopes Would

Question

In mountainous areas of western North America, north-facing slopes would be expected to
A) receive more sunlight than similar southern exposures.
B) be warmer and drier than comparable southern exposed slopes.
C) consistently be steeper than southern exposures.
D) support biological communities similar to those found at lower elevations on similar south-facing slopes.
E) support biological communities similar to those found at higher elevations on similar south-facing slopes.

Accepted Answer

North-facing slopes in mountainous areas of western North America receive less direct sunlight than south-facing slopes, leading to cooler and moister conditions. These conditions are more similar to those found at higher elevations, thus supporting similar biological communities.