Read this and answer the question below it: The alpine community data that you will be using today was collected from Rocky Mountain National Park in the

Western United States. This is a mountainous region, with altitudes of 10,000 or more in some places. The climate in

Rocky Mountain National Park is often cold, snowy, and windy. As you travel up the mountain, the temperatures

decrease and wind increases. Summer temperatures can be warm, around 50°F, while winter temperatures can reach

well below freezing. At high altides, there is less oxygen available in the air. The thin air and extremely harsh

conditions in the alpine biome require plants and animals to have special adaptations like thick fur and hibernation)

to help them survive the difficult conditions.

Pre-lab Questions

1. What are some important characteristics about the Rocky Mountain National Park in you're own words?