why does vegetation vary from tropical to tundra type in mountainous areas?
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Tundra is an area where tree growth is difficult because of cold temperatures and short seasons. Vegetation in tundra is limited to a few shrubs, grasses, and mosses. Scientists estimate roughly 1,700 different species live in the tundra, which isn't much compared to forests and grasslands.
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The San Bernardino Mountains are well known for their lush forests of tall pine trees, but there are many other types of plants that live here. On the dry south side of the mountain, chaparral bushes cover the steep slopes. Chaparral is a bush or shrub, usually evergreen, with leathery leaves and very deep roots.
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