Asked by Jeffery pookstein

Which factor plays the greatest role in determining the climate in a highland region?
Responses

latitude
latitude

elevation
elevation

ocean currents
ocean currents

proximity to large bodies of water
proximity to large bodies of water

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Elevation — altitude is the dominant factor for highland climates. As elevation increases temperature drops (lapse rate), air pressure falls, and orographic effects change precipitation, so mountain/highland climate is primarily controlled by elevation.