Tierra Caliente: Base of mountain, and low dry-lands
-hot, tropical rain forests thrive, up to 3000 feet
-bananas, sugarcane, yams, maize, rice, poultry, pigs, cattle
Tierra Templada: Level 2
-temperate; year-round spring like climate; 3000-6500 feet
-Coffee, maize, cocoa, tomatoes, melons, cut flowers, dairy, cattle
Tierra Fria: Level 3
-cool; midaltitude crops; population centers; 6500-12000 feet
-wheat, barley, maize, potatoes, apples, sheep, guinea pigs, llamas, alpaca, vicuna
Tierra Heleda: Right below snow-line
-frozen; some cultivation; snow and glaciers; above 12000 feet
-highland grains and potatoes, sheep, guinea pigs, llamas, alpaca, vicuna
There are 4 climate zones in the Andes Mountains.
It is difficult to answer exact number of volcanoes but these are distributed into four volcanic zones Northern, Southern, Central and Austral volcanic zones.
In the Andes, altitude significantly influences climate, leading to distinct ecological zones. As elevation increases, temperatures generally decrease, resulting in cooler climates at higher altitudes. This altitude effect creates diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests at lower elevations to alpine tundra at the highest peaks. Additionally, variations in precipitation patterns can occur with altitude, affecting vegetation and agriculture in the region.
There are only four that I know of and they are: TIERRA CALIENTE TIERRA TEMPLADA TIERRA FRIA TIERRA HELADA
Because the temperatures are more pleasant. The climate is good for farming common crops.
The southern Andes have glaciers primarily due to their higher elevations and colder temperatures, which allow snow to accumulate and persist year-round. In contrast, the northern Andes experience a warmer climate with higher humidity, creating conditions suitable for lush rainforests. The varied topography and climatic zones along the Andes contribute to this stark contrast in ecosystems, reflecting the influence of altitude and latitude on local weather patterns.
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Carlos Monge M. has written: 'Life in the Andes and chronic mountain sickness' -- subject(s): Influence of Altitude, Mountain sickness 'Acclimatization in the Andes' -- subject(s): Influence of Altitude, Mountain sickness
Equlateral The dry The cold and wet zone # cclimate zones
The tropical zone (at low altitude).
The Vicuna
Because the continental united states HAS four time zones.