Mountains Introduction Mountain a form of relief raised

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Mountains

Mountains

Introduction… Mountain - a form of relief, raised above the plains with height difference

Introduction… Mountain - a form of relief, raised above the plains with height difference (from a few meters to several kilometers).

The best world mountains… Andes ü Andes - the longest (9000 km) and one

The best world mountains… Andes ü Andes - the longest (9000 km) and one of the highest mountain systems of the Earth. In some places the width of the Andes is more than 500 km. The average height is about 4000 m.

Himalayas ü Himalayas - the highest mountain system of the Earth. Himalayan mountain system

Himalayas ü Himalayas - the highest mountain system of the Earth. Himalayan mountain system is over 2400 km in length and 350 km in width. The average height is about 6000 m. The most beautiful mountain in the world is Ama Dablam.

Cordilleras ü Cordilleras are covered with modern glaciers. They are also famous for not

Cordilleras ü Cordilleras are covered with modern glaciers. They are also famous for not only the picturesque Alpine landscapes, but also the ancient and modern volcanism.

Alps ü Alps mountain system is located in several European countries France, Germany, Switzerland,

Alps ü Alps mountain system is located in several European countries France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Here are the highest peaks of Europe: Mont Blanc (4807 m), Monte Rosa (4634 m), Matterhorn (4, 477 m).

The highest Russian mountains ü Name Elbrus Dyhtau Pushkin Peak Kazbek Gestola Shota Rustaveli

The highest Russian mountains ü Name Elbrus Dyhtau Pushkin Peak Kazbek Gestola Shota Rustaveli Peak Jimar Uilpata Sauhoh Kukurtlu Belukha Munch-Syrdyk Kyzyl Taiga Victory Ice Tardoki Yangi People's Yamanatau 1640 height in meters Location 5642 Caucasus 5204 Caucasus 5108 Caucasus 5033 Caucasus 4859 Caucasus 4780 Caucasus 4646 Caucasus 4636 Caucasus 4624 Caucasus 4506 Altai 3491 East Sayan 3122 West Sayan 3003 Ridge Chersky 2453 Koryak Highlands 2090 Sikhote-Alin mountain range 1895 Ural

Mountains and man… ü We can already feel the effects of the invasion of

Mountains and man… ü We can already feel the effects of the invasion of human ecology in the mountains. Lack of water, landslides, floods - just a few of them.

ü Governments have already started doing something about it. In some places, they are

ü Governments have already started doing something about it. In some places, they are planting forests. To save a picturesque location and area of distribution of endangered species, they make national parks and reserves.

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