QuestionClimatology / slope aspect
Which one of the following statements about North-facing slopes and South-facing slopes in the Northern Hemisphere is not correct?
- (a) North-facing slopes are snow covered while South-facing slopes are bare.
- (b) North-facing slopes get less intense radiation as compared to South-facing slopes.
- (c) Snow on North-facing slopes is found at a lower altitude than South-facing slopes.
- (d) Tree line characteristics on North-facing slopes and South-facing slopes are similar.
Part of VKC Basic
Read the answer and its explanation with VKC Basic
VKC Basic (₹999 for 6 months) opens every solved answer, the notes, the handbook and the daily answer archive. Every Mains test series includes it.