Mountain Ranges of the World

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Questions and Answers

What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?

  • Mount Kosciuszko
  • Mount Elbrus
  • Aconcagua
  • Mount Everest (correct)

Which mountain range has the highest elevation?

  • Himalayas (correct)
  • Andes
  • Hindukush
  • Alps

Where is Mount Elbert located?

  • Himalayas
  • Andes
  • Rocky Mountains (correct)
  • Alps

Which mountain range runs through South-Central Asia?

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Which mountain is the highest in Australia?

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Which of these peaks is found in the Alps?

<p>Mont Blanc (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the elevation of the Ural Mountains?

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Which region does the Caucasus mountain range belong to?

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Flashcards

Andes Mountains

A mountain range in South America, running along the western edge of the continent.

Himalayas

The highest mountain range in the world, located in Asia.

Hindukush Mountains

A mountain range in South-Central Asia.

Rockies Mountains

A major mountain range in western North America.

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Great Dividing Range

A major mountain range in eastern Australia.

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Sierra Nevada Mountains

Mountain range in the western United States.

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Caucasus Mountains

Mountain range between Europe and Asia.

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Alaska Range

Mountain range in Alaska, USA.

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Alps Mountains

Major mountain range in Central Europe.

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Apennines Mountains

Mountain range in Italy.

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Ural Mountains

Mountain range in Russia, marking the border between Europe and Asia.

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Pennine Mountains

Mountain range in the UK.

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Pyrenees Mountains

Mountain range between France and Spain.

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Appalachian Mountains

Mountain range in eastern North America.

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Atlas Mountains

Mountain range in North Africa.

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Carpathian Mountains

Mountain range in Eastern Europe.

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Study Notes

Mountain Ranges of the World

  • Andes: Located in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Highest peak: Aconcagua, elevation 6,961 m.

  • Himalayas: Located in Asia. Highest peak: Mount Everest, elevation 8,848 m.

  • Hindukush: Located in South-Central Asia. Highest peak: Tirich Mir, elevation 7,690 m.

  • Rockies: Located in British Columbia, Alberta, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. Highest peak: Mount Elbert, elevation 4,401 m.

  • Great Dividing Range: Located in Australia. Highest peak: Mount Kosciuszko, elevation 2,228 m.

  • Sierra Nevada: Located in the United States. Highest peak: Mount Whitney, elevation 4,421 m.

  • Caucasus: Located in Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Abkhazia. Highest peak: Mount Elbrus, elevation 5,642 m.

  • Alaska: Located in the USA. Highest peak: Denali, elevation 6,190 m.

  • Alps: Located in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, elevation 4,810 m.

  • Apennines: Located in Switzerland, Slovenia, and Italy. Highest peak: Corno Grande, elevation 2,912 m.

  • Ural: Located in Russia. Highest peak: Mount Narodnaya, elevation 1,895 m.

  • Pennines: Located in the UK. Highest peak: Cross Fell, elevation 893 m.

  • Pyrenees: Located in France and Spain. Highest peak: Aneto, elevation 3,404 m.

  • Appalachian: Located in North America. Highest peak: Mount Mitchell, elevation 2,037 m.

  • Atlas: Located in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Highest peak: Toubkal, elevation 4,167 m.

  • Carpathian: Located in Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Serbia. Highest peak: Gerlachovský Å¡tít, elevation 2,655 m.

  • Karakoram: Located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Ladakh, Xinjiang, and the Badakhshan region. Highest peak: K2, elevation 8,611 m.

  • Tian Shan: Located in China. Highest peak: Jengish Chokusu, elevation 7,439 m

  • Eastern Ghats: Located in Eastern India.Highest peak: Jindhagada peak, elevation 1,680 m

  • Western Ghats: Located in Western India and Southern India. Highest peak: Anamudi, elevation 2,695 m.

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