Swiss Plateau and Alps transition zone
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The Swiss Plateau and Alps transition zone is a geographical region in Switzerland where the relatively flat Swiss Plateau gradually rises and gives way to the rugged terrain of the Alps.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical region
ⓘ
transition zone ⓘ |
| biodiversity | mix of lowland and alpine species ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
foothills of the Alps
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gradual increase in elevation ⓘ hilly terrain ⓘ pre-alpine landscapes ⓘ valleys ⓘ |
| climate |
cooler temperatures with altitude
ⓘ
increasing precipitation towards the Alps ⓘ temperate climate ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| ecoregionRole | ecotone between lowland and alpine ecosystems ⓘ |
| elevationTrend | rising from low elevations of the Swiss Plateau to higher pre-alpine elevations ⓘ |
| formsTransitionBetween |
relatively flat Swiss Plateau
ⓘ
rugged terrain of the Alps ⓘ |
| geology |
limestone
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molasse formations ⓘ sedimentary rocks ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
glacially formed valleys
ⓘ
lakes ⓘ moraines ⓘ pre-alpine ridges ⓘ river valleys ⓘ rolling hills ⓘ |
| hydrologyRole | catchment area for rivers flowing from the Alps ⓘ |
| importance | link between major Swiss lowland cities and alpine regions ⓘ |
| landUse |
mixed rural and peri-urban areas
ⓘ
scattered settlements ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Central Europe ⓘ |
| naturalBoundaryFunction | gradual boundary rather than sharp divide between Plateau and Alps ⓘ |
| partOf |
Alps
ⓘ
Swiss Plateau NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| separates |
Alps
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Swiss Plateau NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| terrainType | transition from lowland to mountain ⓘ |
| topography |
increasing relief towards the Alps
ⓘ
moderate slopes ⓘ |
| transportRole | corridor for roads and railways into the Alps ⓘ |
| usedFor |
agriculture
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forestry ⓘ outdoor recreation ⓘ pasture ⓘ tourism ⓘ |
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