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mountain

Also known as mount, mt., mtn.

thumb|upright=1.2|Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain

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A mountain is a large landform that rises significantly above the surrounding terrain, with Mount Everest being the highest example on Earth. Mountains matter because they influence climate and weather patterns, provide habitats for diverse plants and animals, and are important to human societies for resources, recreation, and cultural significance.

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Definition
Geology
Volcanoes
Fold mountains
Block mountains
Erosion
Climate
Climate change
Ecology
Mountains and humans
Mountain societies and economies
Mountaineering
Mountains as sacred places
Superlatives
See also
References

thumb|upright=1.2|Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain

A mountain is an elevated portion of the surface of a planet, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain is usually considered higher than a hill, typically rising or more above the surrounding land. It may either have a limited summit area or be a smaller plateau with high elevation and steep sides. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges.

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