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THE MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT THE MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT The mountain environment is found in mountains which are higher than 2000 metres at any latitude. Nearer the Equator the mountain environment is found at higher altitudes (3000-3500 m) EQUATOR EQUATOR

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THE MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTTHE MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT

The mountain environment is found in mountains which are higher than 2000 metres at any latitude.

Nearer the Equator the mountain environment is found at higher altitudes (3000-3500 m)

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CLIMATE AND WATERS

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FLORA

MOSS AND LICHEN

(Musgo y líquen)

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FAUNABirds of pray (depredadores)

Goats(cabras)

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ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Farming

Tourism