Mountain range
Mountain range
A Mountain range (pronunciation: /ˈmaʊntɪn reɪndʒ/) is a series of mountains or hills ranged in a line and connected by high ground.
Etymology
The term "Mountain range" is derived from the Middle English word "mountayne" (mountain) and the Old French word "range" (line or row), which was adapted into English in the 14th century.
Definition
A mountain range is a topographic series of mountains or mountainous ridges, physically connected or geographically associated in a line, often having a common origin. Mountain ranges are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth, creating peaks and valleys.
Related Terms
- Peak: The pointed top of a mountain.
- Valley: A low area between mountains or hills where streams and rivers often flow.
- Tectonic Plates: The two sub-layers of the earth's crust that move, float, and sometimes fracture, causing continental drift, earthquakes, volcanism, and the creation of mountain ranges.
- Volcanism: The phenomenon of eruption of molten rock onto the surface of the Earth.
- Erosion: The process by which the surface of the Earth gets worn down by the action of wind, water, ice, and gravity.
Examples
Some of the most well-known mountain ranges in the world include the Himalayas in Asia, the Andes in South America, the Rocky Mountains in North America, and the Alps in Europe.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mountain range
- Wikipedia's article - Mountain range
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