- Mountain - Wikipedia
Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (980 ft) above the surrounding land A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges [1]
- List of highest mountains on Earth - Wikipedia
There are at least 108 mountains on Earth with elevations of 7,200 m (23,622 ft; 4 mi) or greater above sea level Of these, 14 are more than 8,000 m (26,247 ft; 5 mi) [1]
- Lists of mountains - Wikipedia
Mountains are listed according to various criteria: This article includes a geography-related list of lists
- List of mountains - Britannica
A mountain is a landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning Very rarely
- 10 US Mountain Ranges Map - GIS Geography
In fact, it’s home to 300+ major summits over at least 3,000 meters in height This US mountain ranges map highlights the major mountain ranges in the United States and how they are distributed throughout the country Each state has its unique geography The Appalachian Mountains are the most prominent range in the east
- Mountains Information and Facts - National Geographic
Most geologists classify a mountain as a landform that rises at least 1,000 feet (300 meters) or more above its surrounding area A mountain range is a series or chain of mountains that are
- List of mountain ranges of California - Wikipedia
The following list comprises the mountain ranges of U S State of California designated by the United States Board on Geographic Names and cataloged in the Geographic Names Information System
- List of mountains of the United States - Wikipedia
This list includes significant mountain peaks located in the United States arranged alphabetically by state, district, or territory The highest peak in each state, district or territory is noted in bold For state high points that are not mountains, see List of U S states and territories by elevation
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