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The altitude of timberline varies around the globe. The two main factors are latitude and global climate patterns. Near the poles, the timberline is at sea level. The generally colder temperatures, extremely harsh winters, and lack of overhead sunlight prevent trees from growing in these regions.
As you near the equator, the altitude of timberline increases. The highest known timberline is around 16000 feet. Generally warmer climates, less extreme seasonal shifts, and more overhead sunlight allow trees to survive at higher altitudes in the tropics.
Even at the same latitude, timberlines may vary. As a general rule, the timberline on the western slope of a mountain range in the United States will be higher than the timberline on the eastern slope due to increased precipitation as warm moist air is pushed up by the mountains. The drier climates found on the eastern slopes of the same ranges are not as conducive to tree growth.
Long term climate shift will gradually move timberlines, but this takes a very, very long time. Seeds from trees will often lay dormant for years before even sprouting, and take many more years to grow into an appreciable "tree," especially at extremely high altitudes. A warm or cold shift for a few decades will not have a noticeable impact, but over the course of several centuries, the line may shift a little.
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Where is a timberline?
A timberline is the point on a mountain above which trees do not grow due to harsh conditions such as cold temperatures and high winds. The elevation at which the timberline occurs varies depending on factors like latitude, climate, and local topography.
Which forest is found just below timberline?
The subalpine forest is found just below timberline. It is characterized by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine, adapted to cold temperatures and poor soil conditions at higher elevations. This type of forest often transitions into alpine tundra as elevation increases.
A measure of height above earth's surface is called?
altitude
What is the prefix for clouds at high and middle altitude?
Clouds at high altitude use the prefix cirro while clouds at middle altitude use the prefix alto. I know this is not in the question but clouds at low altitude don't use any specific prefix. I am also in love with Arturo B.
Altitude is greater at point?
Altitude is greater at a point that is higher above sea level. Altitude measures the height of a point above a reference point, such as sea level. The higher the altitude, the greater the height above that reference point.
What a tree line?
A tree line is the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. A tree line is different from a timberline. A timberline, often called a forest line, is the line where trees form a forest with a closed canopy.
Can a timberline be found in Nebraska?
Can a timberline be found in nebraska?
Where is a timberline located?
A timberline is an imaginary line where trees do not grow.
When was Timberline Twister created?
Timberline Twister was created in 1983.
When was Timberline Lodge created?
Timberline Lodge was created in 1935.
When was Timberline Wren created?
Timberline Wren was created in 1902.
How do you use timberline in a sentence?
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What is the meaing of timberline?
The timberline is the highest elevation on a mountain that trees can grow.
What does timberline mean?
The timberline usually refers to the point at which trees are no longer found on mountainsides. In general, there is very little vegetation above the timberline.
What is a Treeline or timberline?
Trees grow at a certain temperature and have trouble above a certain level. That is called the timberline. It turns to grass or gravel at the timberline.
When was Timberline Secondary School created?
Timberline Secondary School was created in 1997.
What is the line of elevation above which trees do not grow?
It is the timberline.
