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1. Treeline

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   While the $10\text{ }^\circ\text{C}$ isotherm is a foundational concept, empirical data shows significant divergence. In the hyper-arid environments of the Atacama Desert, the physiological treeline/) can occur at elevations where temperatures remain relatively mild, limited instead by the absolute scarcity of ground moisture penetration. Conversely, in the wind-swept passes of the Altay Mountains, the [treeline](/entri…