Major Mountain Ranges 2 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a fjord?
A
A fjord is a long, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs. (Inlet:
a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river.)
2
Q
What is the name of the highest peak in Norway?
A
Galdhopiggen
3
Q
How tall is Galdhopiggen?
A
2,469m
4
Q
What is the largest mountain range in North America?
A
The Rockies
5
Q
How far do the Rockies stretch?
A
4,800km
6
Q
What is the highest peak in the rockies and where is it situated?
A
Mount Elbert in Colorado
7
Q
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How long is the colombian ice field?
A
an area of about 325km squared
