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Alpine tundra Biome (Location of Biome (Location on the mountain (Rocky,…
Alpine tundra Biome
Location of Biome
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Latitudes
The tree-line in the region is estimated to rise 75 meters 1° South from the latitude 70° to 50° North.
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In regions between 3,500 meters and 4,000 meters, the tree-lines are found to be roughly constant.
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Climate
Temperature
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In Summer, 40-60 Farenheit
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Average of 48 Farenheit at altitude of 12,300ft, 9 Farenheit at same altitude during Dec and Jan
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High altitude and close to Artic regions have almost same annual temperature variations in arctic tundra.
If near equator, high daily temp variations
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Precipitation
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If really low, then it turns into snow
If facing strong winds, then have high level of precipitation
Altitude increase, Precipitation increase
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Animals
Species
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Chinchilla
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Higher the altitude, the denser fur they have
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Adaptations
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Large lungs, more blood cells, and blood for lower levels of oxygen at higher altitudes
Plants
Vegetation
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Soil type
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Trees cannot grow on shallow soil, because of the roots
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Adaptations
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Some can move water into empty spaces between their cells so, it won’t cause any permanent damage if freezes.
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