Geography GCSE
Altitudinal Zonation
What Altitudinal Zonation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Altitudinal Zonation
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The change in ecosystems and biomes at different elevations on a mountain due to decreasing temperatures.
Topics that use Altitudinal Zonation
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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