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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > TECTONIC LANDFORMS > MOUNTAINS

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MOUNTAINS  

Definition

  • A large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. The adjective montane is used to describe mountainous areas and things associated with them. (en)

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  • 2013-08-05 13:57:46.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (MOUNTAINS [8b7f66ea-d481-4641-9dbf-da90ca3ad9c9,105403] - TECTONIC LANDFORMS [9673dc0b-89c0-4f0c-b378-f1c8cb267c8f,105291]);
  • 2013-08-16 10:22:11.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: A large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. The adjective montane is used to describe mountainous areas and things associated with them. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/8b7f66ea-d481-4641-9dbf-da90ca3ad9c9

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