Rwenzori Mountains topographic map
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About this map
Name: Rwenzori Mountains topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Rwenzori Mountains, Kasese, Western Region, Uganda (0.07049 29.74264 0.77055 30.18341)
Average elevation: 1,570 m
Minimum elevation: 685 m
Maximum elevation: 5,017 m
There is no water shortage in the Ruwenzori; yet, several members of the afro-alpine family resemble species that normally thrive in desert climates. The reason lies in their similar water economy. Water is not always readily available to the afroalpine plants when they need it. In addition, nightly frosts affect the sap transport in the plants and the intake of water by its roots. As the day begins, the air temperature and radiation level rise rapidly, putting strenuous demands on the exposed parts of the plants as they try to meet the transpiration demands of the leaves and maintain a proper water balance. To counter the effects of freezing, the afro-alpine plants have developed the insulation systems that give them such a striking appearance. These adaptations become more prominent as the elevation increases.
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