Although not exactly the same height, the two mountains are of similar size and width, with the lowest point between them centered in the frame. The sides facing the viewer are menacingly dark, and add a great contrast to separate land from sky. The mountains are surrounded by partial sunshine and swirling clouds. The clouds themselves are more concentrated in the center of the photograph, dissipating as the eye moves outward in either direction. Having the viewer’s vantage point almost at ground level exaggerates the physical distance between them and the mountains ahead, and also invokes feelings of the grandness of such a scene.
Tree To¬¬¬ps Valley Discussion Questions: 7/1/12 2) What factors would account for the differences in tree species from the higher elevations of Tree Tops Valley, where pine trees dominated, to the lower part of the valley, which seemed to be mostly broad-leafed trees? In the higher elevations pine trees dominated due to the type of soil and the amount of sunlight available for the trees. The lower part of the valley had small spring-fed streams interlacing the growth of broad-leafed trees. Also, it is too cold at higher elevations for broad-leafed trees to survive. The valley and surrounding hillsides included different species such as black walnut hardwoods, red and silver maple, beech, red and white oaks, sycamores, white ash, yellow poplar, black and pin cherries, and some softer wooded aspen, sweet birch, and American basswood (a.k.a.
Due to the fact that Boreal forest have acidic soil because of fallen conifer needles that accumulate on the forest floor, the amount of plants that can grow are limited. Taiga forests are dominated by Fir, Pin and Spruce that have needles instead of leaves. Adaptation over the years has caused these plants to grow needles because they conserve energy by not having to re-grow leaves every spring and sheds snow easily. Animals that call the Boreal Forest their home have also adapted to the harsh climate as the plants have. Moose, Red Deer, Elk and Lynx are all natives to the forest and their capability to adapt has allowed them to survive.
The Climate and Geographic Landmarks. The fourth largest landmass in the world is the continent of South America. It is located in the southern part of the western hemisphere in between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This huge triangular shaped continent is host to every climatic zone and half of it is covered by forests. It is home to the worlds largest rainforest and river, the Amazon; the highest waterfall, Angel Falls; the longest mountain range, the Andes Mountains; the driest place on the planet, the Atacama Desert; the highest capitol city, La Paz Bolivia; and the most southern city in the world, Puerto Toro, Chile.
The adventure these guys take are some what very dangerous and by just one jump could possibly have things turn out wrong. What is also revealed through their findings are friendships strenghthened and relationships being built. These Redwoods also considered the California Redwood, are commonly found in valleys and on mountains along the coast of California about ten miles from the sea. They flourish in mild temperate rain forests in parts of the north coast. They do not like salt air but prosper in the fog.
It grows very well in forest-like environments similar to that of Asia, It enjoys very high summer temperature and loves a lot of rain. However, Kudzu adapts to its environment in areas like pastures, rail embarkments, inland water banks, all areas whether it is natural or semi-natural habitat. Kudzu does not like cold weather. This is probably the reason why the northern states within the USA do not have Kudzu. It can survive frosted soil and is partial to loose soil, but adapts in otherwise less favorable conditions.
While one might ask how water erosion can be so prevalent in the desert, it is important to note that like many Australian deserts, the area receives a surprisingly high amount of rain, about 200-250 millimeters a year. ("Ayers Rock Facts," 2009) It is believed that the mountain chains that once included Ayers Rock were as large as the surrounding peaks. Now, there is just one remaining piece of this long lost chain. Wind and water took an enormous toll on the surface of the area. When one considers other major mountain chains, and is informed that they were once much larger, it is hard to grasp the concept due to the fact that the mountains still exist, and are fairly large in their current state.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Location of the Equatorial Rainforest Equatorial forests are located right above the equator and have very hot temperatures. The major Equatorial Rainforests are found in South and Central America, West Africa and Eastern Asia. • South and Central America – Amazon Rainforest • West Africa – Congo Rainforest • Eastern Asia - South Eastern Asia Rainforest • The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. The Congo is the second and the South East Asia the third. See Diagram 1.
The northern range limit of Pinus Sylvestris is mostly determined by climatic conditions, where large temperature ranges and low precipitation is considered to halt the growth i.e. be a
In this case study we will be looking closely at the tropical rainforest in the Amazonia region of South America. Where is this Rainforest? The term, Amazon rainforest, is used to basically talk about the moist and broadleaved region of what is known as the Amazon Basin, which is around 7 million km squared and covers areas of mainly Brazil, Colombia, Peru and many more South American countries. This rainforest accounts for around 50% of the world’s remaining rainforests. Amazonian rainforests contain the biggest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest that there is to be found.