- Give one frequently and one rarely occurring type of disturbance in
the alpine environment. What are the causes of these disturbances? To
what extent are they influenced by other types of disturbance?
- List at least three possible effects of disturbance on alpine vegetation.
- Give one direct disturbance caused by human activities in the alpine
environment and at least one possible indirect effect of global change
on the "natural" disturbance regime of the alpine environment.
Why is the alpine environment highly susceptible to human impact?
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