Loading…
Loading…
GCSE Geography · key term
The height of a place above sea level.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 3.1 · Paper 1
Revise: Global Distribution and Factors Affecting BiomesLocal factors, including soils and altitude, help explain why vegetation can differ between places within the same broad climatic region.
Paper 3
Height above sea level.
For an explanation, link the factor to plant growth and then to vegetation distribution: higher altitude → lower temperature → less tree growth.
Cover rock type and drainage as well as altitude and soil type when asked about local factors.
Create a free account to read GCSE Geography revision notes for your exam board and track your progress.
Four important local factors are altitude, rock type, soil type and drainage. They affect which plants can grow, how densely they grow and, consequently, the food and habitats available to animals.