Located in Asia.
Highest mountain range in the world, and has 9 out of 10 of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
It's peaks are considered sacred in religions such as buddhism and hinduism
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Himalayas
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Located along South America's western side.
Makes up the world's largest mountain range. The Incas built their famous ancient city, Machu Picchu here. Highest peak is Mount Aconcagua.
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Andes
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Highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe.
Hannibal from Carthage crossed these mountains during the Punic Wars to attack Russia. Tallest peak is Mont Blanc.
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Alps
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Major mountain range and the largest mountain system in North America. Stretch 3,000 miles from the northernmost part of western Canada to New Mexico.
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Rocky (Rockies)
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A mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin.
Includes Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon. Largest peak is Mount Whitney.
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Sierra Nevada
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Extend for almost 2,000 miles from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to central Alabama in the United States.
Oldest mountain range in America. Home to Smoky Mountain National Park. Tallest peak is Mount Mitchell.
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Appalachian
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Run north and south mostly through Russia. The eastern side is considered the boundary line between Europe and Asia. Among the richest in minerals in the world and have been mined for hundreds of years.
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Ural
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Separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, stretching between Spain and France. They are the tallest mountain range in all of Europe. Highest peak is Aneto Peak.
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Pyrenees
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It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It stretches through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
Hinders communication between regions.
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Located in Asia.
Highest mountain range in the world, and has 9 out of 10 of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
It's peaks are considered sacred in religions such as buddhism and hinduism
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Himalayas
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Located along South America's western side.
Makes up the world's largest mountain range. The Incas built their famous ancient city, Machu Picchu here. Highest peak is Mount Aconcagua.
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Andes
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Highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe.
Hannibal from Carthage crossed these mountains during the Punic Wars to attack Russia. Tallest peak is Mont Blanc.
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Alps
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Major mountain range and the largest mountain system in North America. Stretch 3,000 miles from the northernmost part of western Canada to New Mexico.
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Rocky (Rockies)
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A mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin.
Includes Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon. Largest peak is Mount Whitney.
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Sierra Nevada
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Extend for almost 2,000 miles from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to central Alabama in the United States.
Oldest mountain range in America. Home to Smoky Mountain National Park. Tallest peak is Mount Mitchell.
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Appalachian
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Run north and south mostly through Russia. The eastern side is considered the boundary line between Europe and Asia. Among the richest in minerals in the world and have been mined for hundreds of years.
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Ural
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Separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, stretching between Spain and France. They are the tallest mountain range in all of Europe. Highest peak is Aneto Peak.
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Pyrenees
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It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It stretches through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
Hinders communication between regions.
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