Arain forest is found at the base of mt. kilimanjaro, and the summit (top) is snow capped. (covered in snow) which of the following would best account for this?
a. climate changes due to changes in latitude
b. temperature differences due to elevation changes
c. differences in precipitation due to formation of rain shadow

ANSWER:

Temperature differences due to elevation changes would best account for a rain forest which is found at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the summit is snow capped

EXPLANATION:

At the top of the mountain or the summit, the elevation is high and the temperature remains cold almost all the time. This is why snow is found at the peak. On the other hand, at the base of the mountain or the foothills, the temperature is such that it allows plants and animals to thrive and survive. The foothills also receive enough rainfall for plants to grow into big trees and therefore rain forests are found at the base of the mountain.