alpine region
High treeless terrain
An alpine region is a mountainous area characterized by high elevation, cold temperatures, and terrain above the tree line.
The term describes ecological zones and geographic areas with alpine conditions—rocky slopes, thin air, and hardy vegetation adapted to harsh climates: The alpine region of the Rockies attracts serious mountaineers. (Capitalized Alpine region refers specifically to the European Alps.)
- treelineElevation limit for forests
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- avalancheRapid mountain snow collapse
- cirqueGlacier-carved mountain basin
moraine · pika · glacial lake · summit · peak · mountain pass · ibex · marmot · mountain goat · edelweiss · chamois · altitude · snow line · coniferous forest · snow · ski resort · cable car · ridge
alpine regionvalley
Low ground between heights
lowland · flatland · depression · sea level · coastal plain
alpine regiontropical zone
Warm latitudes near equator
tropical region · desert region · rainforest · jungle · equatorial region