Life in the Central Andes

the division of land into zones based on elevation, which in turn helps determine climate, vegetation, and how people adapt.

• Elevation Zones

• Vertical Trade

• Snow Line

The "hot land" which is the lowest elevation zone of the Andes Mountains.

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

The "temperate land" which is the second lowest zone of the Andes Mountains.

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

The"cold land" which is the 2nd highest elevation zone of the Andes Mountains.

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

The "Icy Land" which is the highest elevation zone of the Andes Mountains.

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

the lowest elevation on mountains where snow remains year-round

• Snow Line

• Vertical Trade

• Tree Line

the creation of flat areas on mountain slopes for farming.

• Terracing

• Snow Line

• Vertical Trade

the highest elevation where trees grow on a mountain

• Tree Line

• Snow Line

• Terracing

the trading of crops between areas of different elevation zones.

• Vertical Trade

• Snow Line

• Terracing

The Andes Mountains line the west coast of

• South America

• North America

• Asia