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Mountains
A mountain is a natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, often steep sides, and a height greater than that of a hill. Part of the geography of every continent, they are most often found in a long group called a range Some mountain ranges are Alps, Andes, Himalayas, and Rocky Mountains, though there are dozens more.
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What is are some examples of mountains?
One of the most popular mountains is Mount Everest, it has the highest peak on the earth. The second highest mountain is Mount Saint Elias located in Canada.
what are non examples of mountains
Why do mountain climers sometimes bring oxygen tanks along with them on their climb?
Because the higher you rise in altitude, the thinner the air gets. There is oxygen there, just less parts per million. This area on mount Everest is called the death zone.
As you go higher into the atmosphere, there's less air pressure and therefore less oxygen. Your body needs lots of oxygen to survive, especially while climbing difficult terrain, and at the altitude of Mount Everest there is hardly enough (although it is possible to climb Everest without extra oxygen). Anyway, most climbers see it necessary to used extra bottled oxygen to supply the extra oxygen to their bodies.
It called the Monsoon Wind which was used to depict the wind in the Arabian sea.
Why is life really difficult in mountains?
it might be cold in the mountains and it is rocky and dusty
Who was the oldest person to summit Mount Everest?
73 year jappanese women named Kathmandu, Nepal
It was a 71 year old man, by the way, if this answer helped you in any way, please send me a message
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Yuichiro Miura from Japan became the oldest person to reach the top of the world on the 23rd May 2013 at the age of 80.
Where are the appalachion mountains located?
New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland i think. i hope i am right. sometimes i think that people don't get reality. it's neeeeeeewwwwwww and imporoved!
What is a Treeline or timberline?
Trees grow at a certain temperature and have trouble above a certain level. That is called the timberline. It turns to grass or gravel at the timberline.
Are there mountains in Tennessee?
The Appalachian and the Smokey Mtns. The are relatively old and weather worn mountains (smooth) as compared to 'young' mountains like the Rockies or the Alps, which are jagged with rugged, sharp peaks.
What mountains are in Michigan?
They are called the Micky mountains named after Micky Kwan. He currently lives in chaska MN with his wife Elisa and daughter Emma and son Amir.
What is the name of a mountaineers spike?
Crampons go on the feet and an ice axe or ice tool goes in the hands.
What type of mountain range is the alps?
what type of mountain is the alps in
The alps are a range of mountains in Europe.
What is the seccond highest mountain in the world?
K2 mountain is in China. The mountain is the Earth's second highest mountain. it has an elevation of 8,611 m or 28,251 ft.
How many celebrities have climbed mount Everest?
2 have to my knowledge. Brian Blessed and Bear Grylls.
Marciano had the shortest reach for a heavyweight champion ever (68 inches). He was also one of the smallest heavyweight champions ever. He stood 5'11 tall.
The altitude of Mt. Everest is 29, 029 ft. above sea level
What does the foot of the mountain mean?
the bottom is the foot of a moutain
Added: The area at the foot of a mountain range is generally referred to as the foothills.
