Did you know Mountains are Mighty and habitats for Millions of Species
A mountain is a landform of the earth’s surface that rises high above its surroundings. Mountains are formed due to the movements of tectonic plates of the earth’s crust. Mountains are majestic landforms of nature. They are formed in different ways and are made up of different kinds of rocks and they are different in their sizes and their structures. Mountains are spectacular with beautiful landscapes; they are massive, with steeply sloping sides and rugged surfaces. Some are beautiful low, rolling hills and some have high snow-capped peaks. Mountain Range A mountain range consists of groups of mountains together, and mountain ranges linked together forms the mountain system. Some mountains have a number of peaks and are joined by ridges. The canyons separate the ridges through which streams flow. The mighty mountains are majestic in view, found on the land and in oceans too. The tallest mountain Mauna Kea is located on the island of Hawaii; about half of this mountain is under