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Why is the temperature at the peak lower than at the foot of the mountain?
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What is the difference between the foot of a mountain and the summit?
The foot would be the base, or bottom, and the summit would be the peak, or top.
What is a mountain peak?
A mountain peak is the top of a mountain.
What part of a mountain weathers fastest?
The mountain peak weathers fastest.
Why does the peak of a mountain weather faster than the rock at the bottom of the mountain?
they are exposed to more wind,rain,and ice than the rocks at lower elevation
Why does the peak of a mountain weather faster than the rocks at the bottom of the mountain?
they are exposed to more wind,rain,and ice than the rocks at lower elevation
What are the highest mountains?
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world ever! -------- Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. But its neither the highest mountain ever (40000+ foot) mountains existed millions years ago in the continent of Pangaea. Nor will it be the highest mountain in a few million years (Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest mountain in the world) is eventually going to outgrow Everet.
What is the mountain peak above sea level is called?
A mountain peak above sea level is simply called a "mountain peak" or "summit." It is the highest point of elevation on the mountain.
What mountain peaks in the caucasus mountain range?
The peak is called ararat peak.
Is mount Everest a mountain or a peak?
its a mountain. the top of it is called a peak.
What the top of a mountain called?
The top of a mountain is called the summit. It is the highest point or peak of the mountain.
Name of the highest peak in the Himalaya Mountain Range?
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Himalaya Mountain Range, and it is also the highest mountain peak on Earth.
Are mountains in hot climates?
There are mountains near the Equator and near the South Pole. Obviously, the peak of a mountain is colder than at the foot.
