Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Though Mt. Kilimanjaro is located close to the Equator, yet its peaks remain covered with snow throughout the year.

Answer 1

Though Mt. Kilimanjaro is located close to the Equator, its peaks remain covered with snow throughout the year because of its great height. As altitude increases, temperature decreases, and at high elevations like Kilimanjaro's peak, it is cold enough for snow to persist despite the tropical location.