Question

mexico city in central mexico is closer to the equator than houston, tx. its average summer temperatures are cooler than houston’s. what best explains this? mexico city is subject to periodic storms, lowering temperatures mexico city has a higher elevation than houston. the use of air conditioners has raised temperatures in houston. mexico city is farther from the gulf of mexico than houston.

Explanation:

Temperature is affected by elevation. Higher - elevation areas tend to be cooler. Mexico City has a higher elevation than Houston, which can explain why its average summer temperatures are cooler despite being closer to the equator. Storms may lower temperatures temporarily but are not the main long - term factor. The use of air conditioners in Houston affects local micro - climates but is not the primary reason for the overall temperature difference. Distance from the Gulf of Mexico mainly affects humidity and precipitation patterns rather than being the main determinant of temperature difference in this case.

Answer:

Mexico City has a higher elevation than Houston.