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Himalayas
The Himalaya Range or Himalaya Mountains is a mountain range in Asia that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. Together, the Himalayan mountain system is the highest in the planet and is home to the highest peaks in the world, the eight-thousanders including K2 and Mount Everest.
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Why was the Himalayas selected as a hotspot?
The Himalayas were selected as a biodiversity hotspot due to their exceptional levels of plant and animal diversity, high endemism, and significant ecological importance. This region is home to numerous unique species and ecosystems, many of which are threatened by climate change, habitat loss, and human activities. Additionally, the Himalayas play a crucial role in regulating the climate and water resources for millions of people in surrounding regions. Their geological history and varied climatic conditions further contribute to their status as a hotspot for biodiversity conservation.
What are the high peaks in the greater Himalayas?
the high peaks in the himalayas are Mount Everest and Mount Dunagiri
How do you keep safe climbing the Himalayas?
By doing: a. well rested and fed during previous night b. go slow and cleverly c. to have proper and outstanding gears d. to be in harmony with partner/team e. to have contemporary communication system intact and functioning e. to have a wise strategy and implementation f. to wait and judge for the actual moment/s/ for taking action g. and to have a good portion of luck
How has the first person climbing Mt. Everest changed the world?
Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 followed by Tenzing Norgay.
This changed the world of climbing because it was thought that Mount Everest would be impossible to climb because it is so high.
What do the Himalayas protect India from?
the Himalayas protect India form the cold northern Siberian winds
The himalaya mountains were formed in a collision at a?
the himalaya mountains were formed in a collision at a convergent boundary
What is special about the Himalayas?
1. they are mountains that include Mt Everest.
2. they are over 50 million years old
3. it has 9 of the 10 hightest peaks in the world
4. located in the northwestern area of India
It takes tens of millions of years for mountain ranges to mature and move inland. The Swiss Alps would be quite a few million years old
What is the 3 goat species found in Himalayas?
Bharal, goral and himalayan tahr for sure but there could be more than this.
Who is the president in the Himalayas?
The Himalayas contain parts of multiple countries. See related questions.
List of famous mountain peaks in India top ten?
1) Kanchenjunga (on Inida/Nepal border) in the state of Sikkim. (3rd highest in the world &
highest in India)
2) Nanda Devi in the state of Uttarakhand, (23rd in world ranking & second highest in
India)
How old are the Himalayan mountains?
Collision between the plates creating the range began around 65 million years ago.
