Altitudinal zonation refers to the change in climate and biome type from the northern region to the southern tip of Latin America

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False
RATIONALE: Altitudinal zonation refers to the series of highland climates arranged into zones by elevation. This zonation results from the fact that air temperature decreases with elevation at a normal "lapse rate" of approximately 3.6°F (1.7°C) per 1000 feet (300 m). At least four major zones are commonly recognized in Latin America: the tierra caliente (hot country), the tierra templada (cool country), the tierra fría (cold country), and the tierra helada (frost country).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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