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Map of the alps 

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One adaptation is to produce heavy acorns,  The trunk of an oak is protected by bark, and water travels to the leaves to help in the process of photosynthesis, where sunlight and water combine with chlorophyll to create energy.

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One way the brown bear adapts is by hibernating, or remains inactive and essentially sleeps, during the winter.

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Vultures have strong bills that are adapted to tearing tough flesh. They are curved, have a fingernail texture and grow throughout life.

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A MOUTAIN GOAT

Their horns help to defend them from predators

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Alpine marmots 

They survive extreme changes in weather and food shortages during winter by hibernating

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Pinus cembra Also known as the The Swiss stone pine germinates well on organic soils with an accumulated layer of litter and moss. It also has the ability to establish itself on mineral soils or even rocky surfaces and is able to resist very low winter temperatures.

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Why u should visit

you should visit the alps because it is home to the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world. it home to many elegant and majestic animals and living things. the view from the top shows many hidden lakes making it hard to leave. also the aesthetic is literally so gorg-tastic 

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Primula vulgaris is a VERY beautiful flower on the mountain. Primrose has adapted to its environment by having taproots. The roots give the plant a support structure and draw water from the soil by osmosis.

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This is the perennial grass that grows on the mountain. They survive/adapt  because they rise from permanent underground structures.

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Threats to the Alps

some thrests the alps face are pollution and habitat loss to mass tourism and the impacts of climate change. the alps are heavily exploited causing fragmentation. 

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beech trees develop shorter trunks with horizontal branches and wide foliage crowns. This is one adaptation that allows them to thrive in various habitats and environments.

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Perception and Seasons

The alpine regions get the largest amounts of rain and snow. In general, there's more precipitation in the western Alps, as clouds come in from the Atlantic and loose most of their water before reaching the south-eastern parts of Switzerland

winter lasts throughout january, February, and march. spring lasts throughout april, may and june. summer lasts through july, august, and september. fall lasts throughout october, November, and december

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Locations around the world

The alps mountains are in central Europe and stretch along France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

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Climate & temperature

The 5 main climate type in the alps are:

1 Subalpine region

2 Alpine region

3 Glacial region

4 Olive region

5 Vine region

January temperatures on the valley floors range from 23 to 39 °F to as high as 46 °F 

 In the temperature ranges from july 59 and 75 °F