In mountainous areas, which term refers to the vertical zone of "frozen land" at high elevation?
A) tierra caliente
B) tierra templada
C) tierra helada
D) tierra fria
E) none of the above

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Tierra helada, which translates to "frozen land," is the vertical zone found at high elevations where temperatures are consistently below freezing and the land is permanently covered in snow and ice. This zone is typically found above the tree line in mountainous areas.

In Mountainous Areas, Which Term Refers to the Vertical Zone