why are the sierra nevada lakes very sensitive to changing climate?

A. because of extensive bedrock and little soil
B. because of its proximity to the west coast
C. because of its low water levels
D. because of the sharp climate changes in the area

Question

why are the sierra nevada lakes very sensitive to changing climate?

A. because of extensive bedrock and little soil
B. because of its proximity to the west coast
C. because of its low water levels
D. because of the sharp climate changes in the area

shamil98 · Answer

A. because of the extensive bedrock and little soil.
I think this should've been posted in the Geography section.

e.cociuba · Answer

They are sensitive to changing climates because of there extensive bedrock and little soil. "Because of extensive bedrock and little soil, Sierra Nevada lakes are very sensitive to changing climate and increased atmospheric fallout of nutrients." - http://newsroom.ucr.edu/1654

shamil98 · Answer

well yeah , that's where i got it from . lol