In mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,more avalanches happen on
A) sunny leeward slopes where wind deposits alternating weak and strong snow layers.
B) sunny south or southwest facing slopes where the sun weakens the surface snow layers.
C) west facing leeward slopes where weak slabs fail during warm afternoons.
D) west facing windward slopes where variable wind speed creates weak layers.
E) shady north or northeast facing slopes where most avalanches occur during cold weather.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement mentions mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, and in this region, north or northeast facing slopes are generally shaded and colder. During cold weather, avalanches can be triggered on these slopes due to weak layers of snow. Therefore, option E is the best choice. The other options may hold true in different geographical regions, but they are not applicable for the given scenario.

In Mid-Latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere,more Avalanches Happen on