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Questions for Discussion: Mountain Weather: A Climber's Story

You may think of changes in climate occurring as you go north or south. This climber stayed at the same latitude and went up. What explains the difference in temperature and climate between the top and bottom of Mt. Kilimanjaro?
Why may glaciers be found on mountains near the equator?
What are the positive and negative effects of the mountain-climbing trade on the local environment and economy?