Mountain ranges of the world
Find 10 mountain systems on a world map. Learn their locations, try a quiz and use the printable map for more practice.
About this selection10 places included
Ten selected mountain systems shown as generalized extents, not peak locations.
How this set is defined
This set contains the places listed below. It is a practice selection, not a complete list or a size ranking.
Not included
- Unlisted features
- Area, length or height rankings
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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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Look at the direction and spread of each mountain system. The highlighted area represents a range, not a single peak.
Compare ranges near coasts with those farther inland. Use nearby countries and other ranges to check your answer.
Places and answers
Choose a place from this set. Typed answers accept its listed English name and alternatives; historical names and unlisted abbreviations are not accepted automatically.
| Place | Accepted names | Place notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alps | Alps | 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. |
| Andes | Andes | 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. |
| Atlas Mountains | Atlas Mountains; Atlas | 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. |
| Caucasus Mountains | Caucasus Mountains; Caucasus | 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. |
| Drakensberg | Drakensberg; Drakensberg Mountains | 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. |
| Great Dividing Range | Great Dividing 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. |
| Himalayas | Himalayas | 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. |
| Ural Mountains | Ural Mountains; Urals | 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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