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Great Mountains of the World

High-mountain beauty!

The 10 highest peaks in the world Country/Region 1. Mount Everest* *Also known as Qomolangma Peak or Mount Chomolungma Nepal/China 2. K2 Pakistan/China 3. Kanchenjunga Nepal/India 4. Lhotse 5. Makalu 6. Cho Oyu 7. Dhaulagiri Nepal 8. Manaslu 9. Nanga Parbat Pakistan 10. Annapurna

The highest peak of every continent Range Country/Region Kilimanjaro Africa Tanzania Vinson Massif Antarctica Ellsworth Mountains N/A Kosciuszko Australia Great Dividing Range Mount Everest* *Also known as Qomolangma Peak or Mount Chomolungma Asia Himalaya Nepal/China Elbrus Europe Caucasus Russia Mount McKinley* *Also known as Denali North America Alaska Range United States Aconcagua South America Andes Argentina

Countries and regions of the Himalaya The Himalaya is the highest mountain range in the world. These mountains stretch across 4 countries or regions: China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. How can one peak be in 2 countries? A peak can be on the border, the place where 2 or more countries come together.

Most of the highest mountains are in Nepal 8 of the 10 highest peaks in the world are found in Nepal. Nepal is located on the continent of Asia. Nepal is a landlocked country; it has no seacoast. Nepal has more than 240 peaks that are higher than 20,000 feet. The primary mountain range in Nepal is called the Himalaya.

Nepal is located on which continent? Africa Asia Australia

What is the highest mountain range in the world? Himalaya Andes Rockies

Just how high is Mount Everest? At 29, 035 feet, Mount Everest stands 5 ½ miles in the air, and is still growing—about 2 inches a year.

If Mt. Everest grows 2 inches per year, how long will it take for it to grow a foot? 6 months 1 year 6 years

What’s the difference between a peak and a range? A peak is a single mountain. Most peaks are part of a range of mountains. A range is a group of peaks that: Were formed at the same time. Are usually made of the same rock types. Peak Range

Can animals live in the highest mountains?

Which animal can live in high mountains? Take a guess. Snow leopard All of them Yak Llama