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   mountain

   /ˈmaʊntɪn/

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   • 1. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill: "we set off down the mountain" Similar peakheightelevationeminenceprominencesummitpinnaclemountaintopalphornrangemassifsierracordilleraridgefellbenMunrobergjebelinselbergarchaic:mount
   • 2. a large pile or quantity of something: "a mountain of paperwork" Similar a great deala lotheappilemoundstackprofusionabundancequantitybackloglogjaminformal:lotsloadsheapspilestonsmassesoodlesscadsshedloadslewgobsswagvulgar slang:shitloadassload
   • ▪ a large surplus stock of a commodity: "a butter mountain" Similar surplussurfeitglutexcessoverabundanceoversupplyOpposite molehill

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French montaigne, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’.

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   • 1. mountainy adjective

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesWhat are mountains? - BBC Bitesize

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   A mountain range is a group of mountains found on land or under the sea, and they include the Andes in South America, the Himalayas in Asia, the Alps in Europe, or even the Mid-Atlantic Ridge deep ...

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   What is a mountain in geography?

   • In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable." Whether a landform is called a mountain may depend on local usage.

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   What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

   • mountain, 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 do mountains occur individually.

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   What type of landform is a mountain?

   • A mountain is a landform that rises high above its surroundings. Taller than a hill, it usually has steep slopes and a rounded or sharp peak. Mountains are rarely found alone. Groups of mountains are called ranges. Lines of ranges form mountain belts. Some mountains were formed by the activity of volcanoes.

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   How high is a mountain?

   • By definition, mountains are often thought of as being a hill which is higher than 600 meters (about 2,000 feet). However, some definitions say a mountain is a hill higher than 300 meters (about 1,000 feet). A mountain is landform that rises prominently above its surroundings. It usually has steep slopes, and a summit area.

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   Where does a mountain stand?

   • It stands above the surrounding surface, which may be a coastal plain, as along the western Andes in northern Chile, or a high plateau, as within and along the Plateau of Tibet in southwest China. Mountain ranges or chains extend tens to hundreds of kilometres in length. Individual mountains are connected by ridges and separated by valleys.

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   Are mountains higher than Hills?

   • Mountains are areas of land that are much higher than the land surrounding them. They are higher and usually steeper than a hill and are generally over 600 metres high. They are often found together in a group called a mountain range. Some well-known mountain ranges in the four countries that make up the UK include: How are mountains formed?

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   A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, ...

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   Introduction. A mountain is a landform that rises high above its surroundings. Taller than a hill, it usually has steep slopes and a rounded or sharp peak. Mountains are rarely found alone. Groups of mountains are called ranges. Lines of ranges form mountain belts.

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10. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-is-a-mountainWhat is a Mountain? - WorldAtlas

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    Aug 9, 2018 · A mountain is a natural land formation that rises above the surrounding landscape for a limited area. Mountains are found on land and in the oceans. Rounded or sharp ridges, sloping sides, and a summit or a peak characterizes mountains. There are four ways that a land formation can be categorized as a mountain: it must have a height of 8,200 ...

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    Mountain. A mountain is a large natural rise of the Earth 's surface that usually has a "summit" (the name for a mountain's top, which can also be called a peak). It is usually steeper and taller than a hill. By definition, mountains are often thought of as being a hill which is higher than 600 meters (about 2,000 feet).