Question

Base your answers to questions 72 through 74 on the generalized climatic moisture map of North America

below and on your knowledge of Earth science. Areas are classified as generally dry or generally wet, and then
ranked by relative moisture conditions. Glacial and mountain climate areas are also shown on the map. Points
A, B, C, D, and E indicate locations on Earth’s surface.

Explain why location D has a cooler climate than location E. [1]

Answer 1

After looking at the map/picture you have given above. There are several reasons why location D has a cooler climate than location E. Some of the reasons are a higher altitude, father north of the equator, location E is closer to the equator.