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What is the dominant factor in mountain and plateau climates?

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Elevation is the dominant factor in mountain and plateau climates, with the temperature decreasing about 3¡F per 1,000 ft (1.7¡C per 305 m) of ascent and rainfall increasing with altitude up to about 6000 ft (1829 m), then decreasing with further elevation.

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