Mount Babel (Quebec) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Babel |
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View from the east of Mount Babel (right of centre), René-Levasseur Island, and the Manicouagan Reservoir.
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| Elevation | 952 m (3,123 ft) |
| Prominence | 590 m (1,940 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains of Canada |
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 Mount Babel
Location in Quebec
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Mount Babel is a tall mountain in Quebec, Canada. It is the highest point on René-Levasseur Island. This mountain stands 952 m (3,123 ft) above sea level. It is also 590 m (1,936 ft) higher than the Manicouagan Reservoir. Mount Babel is part of the Louis-Babel Ecological Reserve.
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History of Mount Babel
How Mount Babel Got Its Name
The mountain is named after Louis Babel (1829–1912). He was a Catholic missionary. He worked with the Innu people, also known as Montagnais and Naskapis.
How Mount Babel Was Formed
Mount Babel is the central peak of the Manicouagan crater. This crater was made by a huge meteor. The meteor hit Earth about 210 million years ago. After the impact, the Earth's crust bounced back up. This created Mount Babel.
Geologists are scientists who study rocks and the Earth. They find Mount Babel and the nearby reservoir very interesting. This is because the rocks here show signs of "shock metamorphosis." This means the rocks changed a lot due to the extreme pressure and heat from the meteor impact.
Nature and Wildlife at Mount Babel
Exploring the Biodiversity
Mount Babel is also a special place for biologists. Biologists are scientists who study living things. They learn a lot about plants and animals here.
Different Climate Zones
As you go up Mount Babel, the weather changes a lot. You can find different climate zones. These include areas like subalpine and alpine zones. The higher you go, the colder and windier it gets.
From Forest to Tundra
These changing conditions create a quick shift in the types of plants you see. At the bottom, there is a boreal forest. This is a forest with many evergreen trees. As you climb higher, the forest quickly changes into tundra.
Tundra is a very cold, treeless area. In the tundra on Mount Babel, you can find lichen. You can also find other types of arctic life. These plants and animals usually live hundreds of kilometers further north.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Babel para niños
