Dwire+January+Week+3+Science+Mountain+Habitat

= A Mountain Habitat =

A mountain is a high part of the Earth's surface. Different plants and animals live on different parts of a mountain. Many plants and animals live on the lower part of a mountain. Only a few things live on a mountain top.

Why do you think that is?

The lower part of a mountain has warmer weather than the top. There are many trees and plants. It is easy for animals to find food and shelter.

How is the top of the mountain different from the lower part of a mountain?







Some animals do live on mountain tops. Mountaintops can be cold and windy. They have few trees, soil, or water. But they have lots of rocks.







Animals have parts that help them live on mountaintops.

Marmots have thick fur to keep them warm.

Bighorn sheep have hooves like rubber. The hooves help the sheep to walk on step rocks.

Why are there more animals and plants at lower levels of a mountain?

(It is warmer. There is more water. There is more food for animals.)