Answer to Question #120569 in Biology for ran li

Question

Some tropical plants can grow outdoors in Victoria, British Columbia, but not in
Edmonton, Alberta, because of differences in:
a) the weather
b) the altitude
c) the climate
d) their adaptations

Answer 1

c) the climate 

Victoria, British Columbia, is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with warm dry summer and cold but wet winter, while Edmonton, Alberta, has a humid continental climate with cold winters with the frosts and snow. Although climate differences are caused by different altitudes, the climate has a direct influence on plants.