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Why does a hiker climbing a tropical mountain encounter zones similar to biomes found across great distances from the equator to the poles?
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For every 1000ft increase in altitude, temperature decreases by 10 degrees, generally.
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What is a tropical has winds between 40 and 73 miles per hour?
Yes. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39-73mph.
Cebu city biomes?
Tropical Desert, Fresh Water, tropical Rainforest and the newly artificial made in palawan savanna Jp R.
Where are dry-summer tropical climates found in the US?
None, no part of the US lies in the tropical zone so none can have a tropical climate.
5 letter tropical timber tree?
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What is the richest biome?
the tropical rainforests.
What are the recreational activities of tropical dry forest?
Tree climbing
What kind of tropical storm does Vietnam encounter?
Monsoon
What kind of tropical storm does Vietnam often encounter?
Monsoon
What are the adaptations of the animals in a tropical rain forest?
Camouflage, climbing trees, and hunting for prey
Was Christopher Columbus in a hurricane?
No. but he did encounter a tropical storm on one of his voyages to the New World.
The biome most likely to be found on the top of a very tall tropical mountain is the?
The biome most likely to be found on the top of a very tall tropical mountain is the TUNDRA
Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?
mountain top
What is a polar region mountain top called?
tropical plain
How do umbrellabirds survive?
The umbrella birds are tropical species. They fly short distances. They feed on fruits and insects.
What biome do mountain gorillas live in?
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Is Kilimanjaro tropical?
While temperatures on the mountain sure don't feel tropical, Tanzania, the home of Mt. Kilimanjaro is located within the tropical latitude lines of the earth, making it a tropical destination. In fact, Mt. Kilimanjaro is home to "tropical glaciers."
What climate type are found in central America?
Most of Central America has a temperate to tropical climate, although it can be colder in the mountain regions.
