What is the alpine biome?

Alpine biomes are a type of biomes mountain regions worldwide, including the Andes, Alps, and Rocky Mountains. The alpine biome usually lies between an altitude of about 3000 metres.

The general climate of an Alpine biome is very cold, icy, snowy and windy.

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