Mountain ranges of North America
Find seven North American mountain systems, including two Sierra Madre ranges. Study their locations and test yourself on the map.
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Seven selected North American mountain systems, including two Sierra Madre ranges.
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This set contains the places listed below. It is a practice selection, not a complete list or a size ranking.
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Generalized Natural Earth geography; public domain. Coordinate projection is an equirectangular study view with standard-parallel scaling. Boundaries are not a political-status claim. Physical region, mountain, marine and archipelago polygons are approximate label-area extents. Rivers use real mapped drainage lines; lakes use mapped shorelines.
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Compare ranges along the western coast with those farther inland and to the east. Follow the length of the highlighted mountain area.
The two Sierra Madre ranges in this set are separate answers. Read the full name before choosing.
Places and answers
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| Place | Accepted names | Place notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Range | Alaska Range | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Appalachian Mountains | Appalachian Mountains; Appalachians | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Cascade Range | Cascade Range; Cascades | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Rocky Mountains | Rocky Mountains; Rockies | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Sierra Madre Occidental | Sierra Madre Occidental | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Sierra Madre Oriental | Sierra Madre Oriental | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
| Sierra Nevada (United States) | Sierra Nevada (United States); Sierra Nevada | The highlight covers the approximate mountain system rather than a single peak. The Natural Earth outline shows a broad area for study, not a surveyed or legal boundary. |
Sources and map notes
equirectangular; regional standard parallel; US inset transforms when stated. Generalized Natural Earth geography; public domain. Coordinate projection is an equirectangular study view with standard-parallel scaling. Boundaries are not a political-status claim. Physical region, mountain, marine and archipelago polygons are approximate label-area extents. Rivers use real mapped drainage lines; lakes use mapped shorelines.
Last scope review: 2026-10-21
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