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Elevation zone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A distinct band or layer of an ecosystem defined by altitude, each with characteristic climate, vegetation, and species composition.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Terrestrial Biomes

Unit 1

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