Mountain Range In The World Map. As the water towers of the world bandyopadhyay et al 1997 mountains provide much of the global water supply so critical for human survival and the persistence of all life on the planet in addition to water mountains provide timber and nontimber forest products mineral resources and many. What are some interesting facts about mountains.
Here are some of the earth s highest longest and most famous ranges. First the highest and mountain ranges on earth are listed followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent. This world map will look great on a bedroom wall or the study area in a child s home.
The mountains shaded according to height with the tallest mountain range in grey and the oceans coloured according to depth with the deepest ocean in blue makes this physical map easy to.
Towering at 19 340 feet it is topped with multiple glaciers and a small and gradually diminishing ice field despite being located just 190 miles south of the equator. Ranges in the oceans and on other. The drakensberg is the highest mountain range in southern africa rising to 3 482 metres 11 420 ft in height. Mountains are universally recognized for their economic ecological and social value.