Mountain Biomes
What are the four mountain elevation zones?
Foothills, Montaigne, subalpine, & alpine
What adaptation allows Mountain Goats to walk along steep cliffs with ease?
Split hooves with hard edges and grippy pads.
What is the benefit of the adaptation of thick fur?
To keep warm in cold temperatures.
The Alpine elevation has the most trees and plants.
False, the Foothills do.
What type of trees are commonly found in the montane zone?
Pine, spruce and fir trees.
How does camouflage help mountain animals survive?
It helps them blend into their surroundings to avoid predators or approach prey.
Which animal has tufted ears that allow for excellent hearing?
Lynx
The foothills have the longest growing season
True
Which elevation has tough, low-growing plants?
Subalpine
What is the benefit of excellent eyesight?
Allows it to see prey from a far distance.
What are female mountain goats called?
Nannies
The montane has only a few hardy trees and shrubs growing.
Which elevation has the longer growing season?
Foothills
What adaptation allows animals to climb, jump and move across rough terrain?
Strong legs
What is the benefit of strong wings?
Flying through thin air and for long distances
Golden Eagles cannot fly in the alpine elevation.
False, they can!
Which elevation has the shortest growing season?
Alpine
What is the name for a feature or behavior that helps an animal survive in its environment?
An adaptation
Which short eared herbivore lives in rocky areas called talus slopes?
Pika
The elevation with the thinnest air is the Subalpine.
False, its the Alpine