Tarvagatai Nuruu National Park
Topography
The park stretches in a northeastern direction for 100 km from the northern base of Otgontenger, the highest mountain in the Khangai Mountains. The terrain is mountainous, with an average elevation of 2,200 to 3,200 meters. The ridges are relatively flat on top, with steep southern slopes and wide, glacially formed valleys.
Climate and ecoregion
The climate of the area is Cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification (BSk)). This climate is characteristic of steppe climates intermediary between desert humid climates, and typically have precipitation is above evapotranspiration. At least one month averages below 0 °C (32 °F).
Flora and fauna
Biodiversity in the park is high due to the different floral zones. Altitude zones that rise from grassland in the valleys through forested northern slopes to alpine tundra at the highest elevations. Climatic zones also differ based on the aspect of slopes, their varying exposure to wind, sun and evaporation, and the varying areas of glacial and volcanic terrain. The southern-facing steppe areas are about 70% covered with grasses - Alpine oatgrass (Helictotrichon, Hawkweed (Hieracium), Tundra fescue (Festuca) and others, and sedges such as Wide-leaf low sedge (Carex pediformis). The trees in the forested areas are mostly Larch (Larix sibirica) and Siberian pine (Pinus sibirica).
See also
References
- ^ "Main Habitats and Floristic Diversity in the Tarvagatai Nuruu National Park – General View" (PDF). Mongolian Journal of Biological Sciences. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Tarvagatai Nuruu National Park" (in Mongolian). Official park Facebook page. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Kottek, M.; Grieser, J.; Beck, C.; Rudolf, B.; Rubel, F. (2006). "World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated" (PDF). Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.