Alpine+climate101

= alpine tundra=

**PLANTS**
Because of high altitude s the alpine is  very cold. The average precipitation is 30 cm per year. The alpine covers 16% of earths surface. You can find the alpine in many places with mountains. There are a lot of plants and animals for this cold climate. The Alpine biome is one of the coldest biomes in the world. It is so cold because of its high altitudes. Summer temperature range between -12 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius. The average precipitation is 30 cm a year.

 It is very much like the Tundra biome. Both the alpine and the tundra biomes are cold and dry throughout the year. The Alpine biome is also similar to the arctic biome. Alpine biomes are located all around the world in high altitudes. The Alpine and Arctic biomes cover 16% of the earth's surface area.

Alpine biomes are located on mountains where trees can't grow. The growing season for plants is about 180 days. The night temperature is almost always below freezing. Unlike the arctic tundra, the alpine soil is well drained.