Mountain ranges

Q. Define a Range. Give examples.

Q. 1. On an outline map of South America, mark and label the Andes Mountains, Guiana Highlands, Brazilian Highlands, River Amazon, Manaus and Belem

2. On an outline map of India, mark and label the Himalayan mountains, River Ganga, River Brahmaputra, Sunderbans, Haridwar, Patna, Kolkata and Dispur

Q. Choose the correct option as per the description given below:

With its major part located in Kyrgystan, this mountain range is a famous physical feature of Central Asian Highlands and bordered by China to its east and Uzbekistan to its west.

1. Greater Khingan
2. Altai Ranges
3. Tienshan Ranges
4. Himalayan Ranges

Q. Mount Kilimanjaro, even though situated at the Equator, is still always covered with snow at its higher altitudes.

1. True
2. False

Q. mountains are not considered as true mountains but more like a tilted edge of a plateau.

1. The Drakensberg
2. The Ahaggar
3. The Tibesti
4. The Cape range

Q. From the given options, select the ones that mention mountain ranges seen in the African continent.

1. The Kilimanjaro range
2. The Himalayan range
3. The Drakensberg range
4. The Atlas range