alpine region
C4265
concept
An alpine region is a high-altitude mountainous area characterized by rugged terrain, cold climates, and specialized plant and animal life adapted to harsh environmental conditions.
Observed surface forms (3)
- Alpine region ×1
- high-altitude tree ×1
- high-mountain area ×1
Instances (5)
- Snowy Mountains
- Bristlecone pine via concept surface "high-altitude tree"
- Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park via concept surface "high-mountain area"
- Kosciuszko National Park
- Espace Mont-Blanc via concept surface "Alpine region"