Question

How are mountains useful to us?

Answer 1

Mountains are useful to us in the following ways:

• They cause winds to rise, causing the condensation of moisture.
• They are effective barriers against the hot and cold winds. For example, the Himalayas protect the Indian mainland from cold Siberian winds.
• The slopes of mountains have a rich variety of forests and grasslands.
• Mountains are a major source of origin of rivers, which provide water for irrigation.
• They are important tourist destinations during summers.
• They are a storehouse of several minerals.
• The rock material found in mountains is used in construction.