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Where in the World?Mountains and mountain ranges are found on every continent in the world. Some mountains are old and worn down by erosion, like the Appalachian Mountains of North America. Other mountain ranges are so young that they are still growing, like the Himalayas in Asia, or the Andes in Latin America. 
Which mountain ranges stretch from north to south? Which ranges stretch from east to west?
The Highest Mountain? But… if you measure from the bottom of the ocean, the Hawaiian volcano Mauna Kea has the greatest relief at 10,200 meters (only 4,203 meters are above sea level). The very biggest mountains are out of this world. Olympus Mons on Mars is three times higher than Mt. Everest!
Take a tour of the “Seven Summits”, the highest peaks on every continent
Mountains are homes to people and wildlife. They are also beautiful and exciting places to visit. But contact with the expanding modern world has brought many threats to mountains. Cutting down forests, mining, wars, and global change are upsetting the balance of nature in mountainous areas. Many people are working to save the mountains, too. You can help by learning about mountains and finding out how they are important in your community! Would you like to explore maps of mountains? Try these links:
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