Dec 11, 2025 · Mountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, exhibiting steep slopes, a confined summit area, and considerable local relief.

mountain, Landform that rises well above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief (inequalities of elevation). …

MOUNTAIN meaning: 1 : an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill; 2 : a very large amount of something

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…

3 days ago · Mount Everest, mountain on the crest of the Great Himalayas of southern Asia that lies on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Reaching an …

Mountain ecosystem, complex of living organisms in mountainous areas. Mountain lands provide a scattered but diverse array of habitats in which a large range of plants and animals can be …

Sandia Mountains, mountain range in central New Mexico, U.S., northeast of Albuquerque and east of the Rio Grande. Located largely within a part of the Cibola National Forest, the range …

Dec 11, 2025 · Mountain - Tectonics, Creation, Destruction: Mountains and mountain belts exist because tectonic processes have created and maintained high elevations in the face of …

5 days ago · Rocky Mountains, mountain range forming the cordilleran backbone of the great upland system that dominates the western North American continent.

Climbing each continent’s highest mountain is a major mountaineering achievement. Read this list to learn more about the peaks known as the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, …