Chapter 1 - Mountains Flashcards
What country is Mount Anconcagua located in?
Chile
What country is Mount Everest located in?
Nepal
What state is Mount McKinley located in?
Alaska
What is the 2nd tallest mountain in the world?
K2
What are the 2 main mountain ranges in the United States?
Appalachian mountains and Rocky Mountains
What is the main mountain range in Africa called?
The Atlas Mountains
What is the main mountain range in South America called?
The Andes Mountains
What is the main mountain range in Asia called?
The Himalayan mountains
What is the highest point in Australia ( Oceana ) called?
Mount Kosciusko
What is the highest point in Europe called?
El’brus
What is the highest point in the continental U.S.A. called and what state is it located in?
Mount Whitney - California
What is the highest point in Africa called?
Mount Kilimanjaro
How tall ( in feet ) is Mount Everest, the world’s highest point?
29,035 feet
What is the highest point in Antarctica called?
Vinson Massif
