How are mountains useful to use?
Mountains are the most majestic of all landforms. They have great heights and are divided into different types on the basis of their origin. Mountains cover almost one-third of the world's land surface and are useful to us because of the following reasons:
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Perennial rivers: Many rivers originate from the glaciers of mountains. These rivers are perennial. Dams are built across these rivers to use water for irrigation and electricity production.
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Cultivation: The gentle slopes and river valleys of mountains are suitable for the cultivation of many crops; this, in turn, yields heavy production.
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Minerals: Mountains provide minerals like gold, nickel, platinum and coal for industries and stones for the construction of buildings.
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Flora and fauna: Mountain slopes are covered with thick, dense forests. These forests are home to many species of trees that provide timber, firewood, gum, resin, etc. Many species of animals are also found in these woods.
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Scenic beauty: The snowcapped mountains, iced slopes, deep valleys and swift rivers are great attractions for tourists.
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Perennial rivers: Many rivers originate from the glaciers of mountains. These rivers are perennial. Dams are built across these rivers to use water for irrigation and electricity production.
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Cultivation: The gentle slopes and river valleys of mountains are suitable for the cultivation of many crops; this, in turn, yields heavy production.
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Minerals: Mountains provide minerals like gold, nickel, platinum and coal for industries and stones for the construction of buildings.
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Flora and fauna: Mountain slopes are covered with thick, dense forests. These forests are home to many species of trees that provide timber, firewood, gum, resin, etc. Many species of animals are also found in these woods.
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Scenic beauty: The snowcapped mountains, iced slopes, deep valleys and swift rivers are great attractions for tourists.
