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Rocky Mountains

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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ANDRE VIDAL 1/26/14
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ALPINE

ROCKY MOUNTAINS
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LOCATION

  • The Alpine Rocky Mountains are located in western North America.
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mountain goat

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bighorn sheep

MOUNTAIN lion

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Moss campion

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SCARLET GILIA

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bristlecone pine

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interesting facts

  • Temperatures can change from warm to freezing in the same day.
  • There are only about 200 species of alpine plants.
  • The Rocky Mountain alpine is home to the oldest tree species in the world.
  • Most plants are small, close to the ground,and grow slowly.
  • Animals adapt to the harsh conditions by hibernating and migrating. 

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