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The areas laying above an altitude of about ______ and below zone of perpetual snow constitute alpine pastures:

Correct answer: A. 3000 m

  • A. 3000 m
  • B. 4000 m
  • C. 5000 m
  • D. 6000 m

Explanation

Alpine pastures generally begin around 3,000 m and extend upward to the lower limit of perpetual snow. The 4,000 m and higher figures would exclude many recognised alpine grazing areas.

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