1. Mountain Biome
By Ciera Kinley

2. Location

3. Specific changes in climate occur at different latitudes.
Temperatures drastically change from top to bottom of a mountain.
On average, temperature decreases 10 degrees Celsius for every 1,000 meters ascended.

4. Soils
Due to steep hills, most soils are well drained, thin, and vulnerable to erosion.
Winds blowing up from lowlands deposit soil particles and organic matter on mountains.

5. Vegetation

6. Vegetation Top regions of mountain called Alpine Tundra
Climate is too harsh for trees. Tundra-like community develops.
Wildflowers
Mosses
Succulents
Low-growing plants

7. Animal Life
The base of a mountain provides a more flexible environment for animals to live.
Towards top of mountain, animals have adapted to the cold, lack of oxygen, and the rugged landscape.
Mountain Goat
Sheep
Mountain Lions
Puma
Yak

8. Human Influences Threats Uses Ski resort development
Airborne pollution
Global Warming
Uses
Source of wood, medicinal plants, and minerals
Livestock grazing in summer
Home to many people