Which of the following statements regarding altitude and climate is false?
A)The presence of mountain ranges tends to produce extremes in precipitation.
B)Rain shadows may appear on one side of a mountain range.
C)The higher the altitude,the cooler the climate.
D)Both sides of a mountain range generally receive equal amounts of precipitation.
E)Species composition on different sides of a mountain range are often different from each other.

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This statement is false. The side of a mountain range facing the prevailing winds generally receives more precipitation, while the opposite side (leeward side) is in a rain shadow and receives less precipitation. This can result in one side of a mountain range being lush and forested while the other side is arid and desert-like.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Altitude and Climate Is