Mountain

= __ Mountain Biome Project __ = = What you think when you hear biome? Biome is a large area that consists of certain weather types,plants and animals. In this project we are making a mountain biome. Mountain biome is also called "alphine". Mountain biome are found in mountain regions worldwide, including the Andes, Alps, and Rocky Mountains. The alpine biome usually lies between an altitude of about 10,000 feet, and the place where the snow line of a mountain begins. Combined, the Alpine and Arctic biomes cover 16% of the earth's surface area. The Alpine biome is one of the coldest biomes in the world. It is so cold because of its high altitudes. Summer temperature range between -12 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius. The average precipitation is 30 cm a year. Alpine biomes are located on mountains where trees can't grow. There are threats, however. One of the photos below shows a ski development; in general ski slopes are a threat to mountain habitats. Airborne pollution, including acid rain, also threatens alpine areas. Global warming can be the biggest threat. =

Animals:



Steller's jays









**Ruffed Grouse, Grand Teton National Park**

__ Endangered Species: __

One interesting alpine animal is the chinchilla. Chinchillas used to be hunted for their soft, beautiful fur. People used their pelts to make coats until they became nearly extinct in the 1940s. It takes over 100 pelts to make one chinchilla coat! Now they are on the endangered species list, and protected by law from hunting and people.

Plants:

















Bibliography: [] []

Deniz Önürdeş - Defne Erpulat - Leyla Şenocak - Süha Usmen - Can Tamer 96 170 91 59 169 7B 26.01.2011