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) support biological communities similar to those found at lower elevations on similar south-facing slopes
D) support biological communities similar to those found at higher elevations on similar south-facing slopes

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North-facing slopes receive less direct sunlight than south-facing slopes, which leads to cooler temperatures and more moisture. As a result, the biological communities on north-facing slopes will be similar to those found at higher elevations on south-facing slopes, where the temperatures and moisture levels are also cooler.

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