When studying the calumet region of illinois and indiana, alfred meyer noted four stages of development as new groups occupied this land. in stage 4, new cities spread across new territory and grew toward one another

Which statement best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water? areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight. areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they have the least change in temperature throughout the year. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because their days are the longest. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because they have the longest seasons.