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Also known as mountain belt, mountain barrier, hill range, range, mountains, oceanic range, mountain system

área geográfica contendo um conjunto de montanhas relacionadas geologicamente

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A mountain range is a geographic area that contains several mountains that are connected through their geology and formation. Mountain ranges matter because they shape landscapes, influence weather patterns, and provide important resources and habitats for both humans and wildlife.

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Category:Mountain ranges
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Mountain ranges
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natural=mountain_range
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Uma cordilheira é uma área geográfica definida por um conjunto de montanhas relacionadas geologicamente. As cordilheiras formam um grande sistema de montanhas reunidas, geralmente resultado do encontro de duas placas tectônicas que muitas vezes lançam ramos ou cadeias de montanhas secundárias. As cordilheiras mais famosas do mundo são a do Himalaia na Ásia, a dos Andes na América do Sul, as Rochosas na América do Norte e a dos Alpes na Europa.

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