The table gives the average temperatures and elevations of the inner canyon and the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
Inner Canyo North Rim
average elevation 2,100 feet 8,000 feet
average temperature in July 107°F 77°F
average temperature in January 56°F 37°F
Why is there such a vast climate difference in these two areas of the Grand Canyon?
A.
The north rim is in the rain shadow area.
B.
The inner canyon is close to a freshwater lake.
C.
The north rim is higher than inner canyon.
D.
The inner canyon is close to the ocean.
