What are the most important factors determining a region\'s climate? Select one

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What are the most important factors determining a region's climate? Select one or more: Wind Patterns Potential evapotranspiration Distance to coast Sun angle Topography A White Sage plant (a small shrub) has been growing underneath the canopy of a large Manzanita shrub for five years. The Manzanita shrub suddenly dies due to a parasite. The White Sage is not growing in the open. In response to the new growth condition, the White Sage increases the number of leaf stomata to help with evaporative cooling in the sunny conditions. This is an example of: Select one of more: Amensalim Adaptation Commensalism Adaptive Radiation Acclimation

Explanation / Answer

1. Wind patterns, sun angle and topography influence the climate of a region. Mountains block the air flow, sun angle greatly influences mount ofnintense heat recceived.

2. This is an example of acclimation. The plant is acclimatizing itself for the increased heat and sunlight to survive

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