No your logic is flawed regarding the map looking unnatural. Many answers have already been provided in this thread. The only reason that I can offer that explains why the Rockies allear differently than the Mtn ranges in the US is trees. A very large portion of the Rocky Mtn range contain little to no trees. Definitely no the tree covered slopes in NC, TN, VA, NY, WV. The one thing we noticed living in the Colorado Mtns we're the lack of trees.
Nitrogen plays a vital role in plant growth and productivity. Photosynthesis provides the foundation for essentially all life. Nitrogen supply has a significant effect on photosynthesis by influencing leaf structure and nitrogen allocation within leaf.
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No your logic is flawed regarding the map looking unnatural. Many answers have already been provided in this thread. The only reason that I can offer that explains why the Rockies allear differently than the Mtn ranges in the US is trees. A very large portion of the Rocky Mtn range contain little to no trees. Definitely no the tree covered slopes in NC, TN, VA, NY, WV. The one thing we noticed living in the Colorado Mtns we're the lack of trees. Nitrogen plays a vital role in plant growth and productivity. Photosynthesis provides the foundation for essentially all life. Nitrogen supply has a significant effect on photosynthesis by influencing leaf structure and nitrogen allocation within leaf. https://www.sciencedirect.com › pii Review The physiological response of photosynthesis to nitrogen deficiency