Which one of the following statements about North-facing slopes and South-facing slopes in the Northern Hemisphere is not correct?
North-facing slopes are snow covered while South-facing slopes are bare.
North-facing slopes get less intense radiation as compared to South-facing slopes.
Snow on North-facing slopes is found at a lower altitude than South-facing slopes.
Tree line characteristics on North-facing slopes and South-facing slopes are similar.
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
– Lower insolation on North-facing slopes leads to lower temperatures and longer-lasting snow cover (A), often resulting in snow being present at lower altitudes (C).
– These environmental differences (temperature, moisture, snow) drive differences in plant communities and ecological boundaries like the tree line.