Mountains & Peaks Introduction

Mountains are large elevated landforms shaped by tectonic forces, volcanic activity, and erosion. They cover about 25 percent of Earth's land surface and are home to around 915 million people. Mount Everest, at 8,849 metres, is the highest peak above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border. Major mountain ranges include the Andes, Rockies, Alps, Urals, and Himalayas. Mountains influence climate by blocking weather systems and feeding rivers. They are also culturally significant - considered sacred in many traditions. This sub-category tests knowledge of the world's great mountain ranges and individual peaks - their heights, locations, the countries they span, and their role in geography and human history.

This topic is part of Geography - use the map and continents tools below, then practice with flashcards and quizzes.