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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > 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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  • 2013-02-18 12:00:48.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (MOUNTAINS [c34ea556-10bd-4665-9f22-68b5d05c9aea,82535] - TECTONIC LANDFORMS [46172bbe-8bf0-49a0-848f-129c089aeb8e,63407]);
  • 2013-04-02 08:25:44.0 [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/c34ea556-10bd-4665-9f22-68b5d05c9aea

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