The altitude and size of the range affect the climate in Europe; in the mountains, precipitation levels vary greatly and climatic conditions consist of distinct zones. Wildlife such as ibex live in the higher peaks to elevations of , and plants such as edelweiss grow in rocky areas in lower elevations as well as in higher elevations.
the altitude and size of the range affect the climate in europe; in the mountains precipitation levels vary greatly and climatic conditions consist of distinct zones wildlife such as ibex live in the higher peaks to elevations of  and plants such as edelweiss grow in rocky areas in lower elevations as well as in higher elevations