A mountain is a landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. Mountains are composed of rocks and earth.
Generally, mountains are higher than 600 metres. The ones which are less than 600 metres are called hills. A mountain range is a group or chain of mountains which are located close to each other. Mountain ranges are usually separated from each other by passes and rivers.
some of the Mountain ranges found in each continent are as follows…
- Antarctica :- Antarctic Peninsula, Transantarctic Mountains. The highest mountains is Vinson Massif in the Ellsworth Mountains. It peaks at 4897 m.
- Africa :- Atlas, Eastern African Highlands, Ethiopian Highlands.
- Asia :- Hindu Kush, Himalayas, Taurus, Elburz, Japanese Mountains.
- Australia :- MacDonnell Mountains.
- Europe :- Pyrenees, Alps, Carpathians, Apennines, Urals, Balkan Mountains.
- North America :- Appalachians, sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Laurentides.
- South America :- Andes, Brazilian Highlands.
