What is a Highland Climate?
This climate can vary between many temperatures; whether hot, cold, dry, moist, etc... This mostly occurs due to different altitudes. As well as elevation prevailing winds can effect the precipitation on exposed & sheltered boarders of these areas.
The lowest altitudes of a highland usually have a temperature and plant life similar to that of the contiguous region. The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature & air pressure. The cooler temperatures limit the types of flowers that can develop. No trees can grow beyond a specific boundary known as the tree line. Climate settings at the uppermost heights are comparable to those of the ice cap climate. Ice & snow continuously exist, and plant & animal life is rare. Several mountains in the tropics have snow all year. For example, Africa's snow-capped Kilimanjaro lies around 200 miles (322 km) below the equator.
The lowest altitudes of a highland usually have a temperature and plant life similar to that of the contiguous region. The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature & air pressure. The cooler temperatures limit the types of flowers that can develop. No trees can grow beyond a specific boundary known as the tree line. Climate settings at the uppermost heights are comparable to those of the ice cap climate. Ice & snow continuously exist, and plant & animal life is rare. Several mountains in the tropics have snow all year. For example, Africa's snow-capped Kilimanjaro lies around 200 miles (322 km) below the equator.