In Himalayas, the type of vegetation changes with altitude, mainly bec

1.	In Himalayas, the type of vegetation changes with altitude, mainly because
A.	Temperature decreases with altitude
B.	Rainfall increases with altitude
C.	Duration of sunshine is not the same
D.	The soil fertility is not the same
Answer» B. Rainfall increases with altitude

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