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Mountains
A mountain is a natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, often steep sides, and a height greater than that of a hill. Part of the geography of every continent, they are most often found in a long group called a range Some mountain ranges are Alps, Andes, Himalayas, and Rocky Mountains, though there are dozens more.
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What are 5 plants that live on the atlas mountains?
Atlas cedar, Catchfly, rockroses, Ophrys(Orchid) and Dactylorhiza.
What kind of tree grows at mountain top?
if large hill: cut into the hill so you have a flat surface, this keeps the plants from sliding and helps plant get more water
if several small hills: level the ground
What sort of animals live on Ben Nevis?
Red deer, fox, frogs, Upland birds, golden eagle, dotterel, snow bunting, red grouse, beetles, spiders, flies, butterflies, moths, etc.
What is the vegetation of mountain range?
the vegetation that exists in this region are mesquite trees, mesquite grass, cacti, and desert brush
Are fossils found on mountain peaks?
Yes, but the best chance of finding one is on the sand {if you don't have the tools!}
What animals on mountain Lhotse?
snow lepords and musk deer, red billed blue magpie, red panda, himalayan black bear, shy drongo, blue sheep, impeyan phesant, macaws.
What does the disappearance of a species from all or part of its geographical range mean?
If the species has left its habitat because they used up all of their food resources, it is a natural instinct for them to wander in search of another area that offers them more opportunities to get food. Often, animal habitats are depleted or destroyed by human intervention. That is called habitat destruction. If the species has slowly died out and only a few are left, they are called an endangered species. If there are none of the species on the entire planet, they are extinct.
Which country is the Cambrian Mountains located in?
The Cambrian Mountains are located in Wales, which is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. This mountain range is known for its rugged beauty and diverse wildlife, as well as its rich history dating back to the prehistoric era. The Cambrian Mountains cover a large portion of central Wales and are a popular destination for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts.
Where are the drakensburg mountains located?
They are not fold mountains, they were formed from volcanic eruption and large quantities of lava covering the area. Later, wind and water deposited large amounts mud and shale. Weathering has created the mountains as seen today.
Why do hermits stay in the mountains?
Hermits want to stay on the mountains, away from all of mankind and meditate.
What is the height of mammoth mountain?
There were several species of mammoth, and each one was a different size. One of the smallest mammoths, the Pygmy Mammoth, was only about 4.5 to 7 ft tall. The largest mammoth and the second largest known terrestrial mammal was the Songhua River mammoth, which stood 17 ft tall, 30 ft long, and weighed 19 tons. The woolly mammoth was medium sized, and was 9 to 12 ft tall, about the same height as an Asiatic elephant, although they weighed 8 tons (3 tons more than the Asiatic elephant).
How big are mountain goats horns?
The horn size depend on the age and gender of the animal. An average fully mature male's horns will weigh about 30 pounds and about 30 inches long. Females will have shorter horns than the male.
What is the name of the world's tallest horse?
please tell me
The rainforest that covers a large part of central Africa is the Congo Basin. The Congo Basin is almost completely surrounded by mountains.
When was Porcupine Mountains created?
The Porcupine Mountains were able to formed, even though not even close to any tectonic plates, because of ancient, hard volcanic basalt that was uplifted. The ridges are pieces of once-towering mountains. The Porcupine Mountains were also formed by glaciers during the ice age.
