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Global Environments:

Global Environments:. The Mountains. Where Can We Find Mountains?. Most mountain environments are found in the Asian continent, in Nepal, which has the highest mountain “Mt Everest”, China, and Japan. Argentina in South America and Switzerland in Europe, also have mountain communities. .

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Global Environments:

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  1. Global Environments: The Mountains

  2. Where Can We Find Mountains? • Most mountain environments are found in the Asian continent, in Nepal, which has the highest mountain “Mt Everest”, China, and Japan. • Argentina in South America and Switzerland in Europe, also have mountain communities.

  3. What is the Climate and Weather Like? • Mountains have much wetter climates than the surrounding flat land. • Some mountains reach higher than the clouds. At this altitude the extreme cold and high winds cause blizzards.

  4. What Animals Live There? • There is a variety of animals that live in the mountains. • Llamas, cougars, snow leopards, pandas are some mammals that live in mountains. • Bald eagles, red tailed hawks and ravens are mountain birds • Reptiles such as mountain king snakes, and alligator lizards are also found

  5. How Do Mountains Effect the Way People Live? • Mountains are home to approximately one-tenth of the world’s people • The people of mountain communities have larger hearts and lungs to breathe the thin air at high altitudes. • Road and railway building is difficult in mountainous areas. • Dams are built to prevent flooding and provide water for farming and energy.

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