Question

it was raining as we began our long hike. we took a trail to the east and left the ocean behind us. soon, we were in a large grove of eucalyptus trees. coming out of the forest, the trail became rocky and the incline became steep. the rain had stopped, but now i was chilly. \i wish the climate would make up its mind,\ i grumbled. my mother, a biologist and nature lover, gently corrected me. \weather is whats happening at the moment, dear. the climate is weather a certain area has over years.\ which of the following best describes why the temperature dropped? rain along the coastline followed them. the hikers climbed to a higher elevation. the hikers walked into a valley. a large lake was nearby.

Explanation:

The text mentions that coming out of the forest, the trail became rocky and the incline became steep, and then the person felt chilly. A steeper incline typically means a higher elevation. As elevation increases, temperature generally drops in the atmosphere.

Answer:

B. The hikers climbed to a higher elevation.