Mountains
Mountains are the second order relief features on the Earth’s surface. They cover around 1/5th of the land surface and are distinct centres of biodiversity.
- Generally, if the height of a landmass exceeds 600 meters, it is called a mountain and if it is less than 600 meters, it is termed hill.
On the Basis of Location
- On the basis of location we can classify mountains in the following two types:
- Continental Mountains: The Mountains which are found on the continental region are termed as Continental Mountain. The best known examples are the Himalaya, Western and Eastern Ghats of India; Rockies, ....
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