Question

brighton, utah, is only 20 miles away from salt lake city, utah. its temperature is about 10° to 15° lower than salt lake city and it gets more snowfall. which statement most likely explains this difference? brighton is at a higher elevation than salt lake city. brighton is farther north than salt lake city. brighton is on the leeward side of the rocky mountains. brighton is located near a large body of water such as an ocean.

Explanation:

• Elevation affects temperature. Higher elevation areas are generally colder. Since Brighton has lower temperatures and more snowfall (which is related to colder conditions), being at a higher elevation makes sense.
• Just being farther north (without considering elevation) is not as strong an explanation as elevation for a relatively short - distance (20 miles) difference.
• The leeward side of mountains is usually drier and warmer (due to the rain - shadow effect), so this is not a good explanation.
• If it were near a large body of water (like an ocean), the temperature would be more moderated (not necessarily colder), and Utah is inland, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

Brighton is at a higher elevation than Salt Lake City.