Mountain ranges of the world

Introduction

A mountain range is a series of mountains that are connected together generally to form a long line of mountains. Large mountain ranges may be made up of smaller mountain ranges called subranges. For example, the Smokey Mountain Range is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. It is a subrange of the Appalachians.

Below is a list and description of some of the world's great mountain ranges. The tallest mountain range in the world is the Himalayas and the longest is the Andes.

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Task

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when you've read the information then have a go at this:

Can you name the world's mountain ranges?
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Process

Now work your way through these games and activities about mountains:

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