Mountains have some of the most extreme weather on Earth, and some of the most challenging terrain, so it’s no surprise that not all plants can survive there. The rocky soil, thin air and harsh weather paint an unwelcome picture for most forms of life.
Mountain slopes are often rocky and steep. The soil is washed away in heavy rain and carried away by streams and rivers. In some places slopes are covered with scree. Scree is a mass of small, loose stones that cover a side or slope on a mountain. Some areas may have poor drainage and acidic soil which also prevents plants form growing. All in all, not a very promising environment for plants to grow.
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