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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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- Fold mountains
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- Mountains and humans
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- Mountaineering
- Mountains as sacred places
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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.