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This mountain is one of the main locations for ice climbing in the UK.

Geology - Mountains

Mountains occur on every continent of earth and also beneath the oceans. In fact, some of the highest mountains are at the bottom of the sea. Mountains cover one-fifth of the earth's land surface. Over half of the world's fresh water originates in mountains, and all the world's major rivers are fed from mountain sources. As you may know, Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth. However, the highest known mountain in the Solar System is in fact on Mars. It is over 69,000 ft high which is twice as high as Everest!

Why do people climb a mountain? Because it's there!!

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Hedley Thorne

Kinder Scout

Slieve Donard

Scafell Pike

Matterhorn

Elevation: 978 m (3,209 ft)
Prominence: 912 m (2,992 ft)
Ranked 13th in British Isles
It is the highest mountain in England.
One of the British peaks climbed in the National Three Peaks Challenge.
In the 18th Century, locals used to guide walkers up the slopes as Ordnance Survey map were not available back then!

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Carl Bendelow

Slieve Donard

Cross Fell

Kilimanjaro

Matterhorn

Elevation: 893 m (2,930 ft)
Prominence: 651 m (2,136 ft)
From the summit, spectacular views of the Lake District can be seen as well as the west and east coast.
Snow has been known to lie on this mountain for up to 140 days a year.
The 'Helm Wind' originates here - a gale of hurricane proportions which strikes without warning in spring.

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Pavel Novak

Everest

Eiger

Snowdon

Elevation: 8,848 m (29,029 ft)
Prominence: 8,848 m (29,029 ft)
Ranked 1st in the world.
The summit ridge separates Nepal and Tibet.
Named after a British surveyor-general of India.
Once known as Peak 15.
There are over 100 corpses that remain on this mountain.

We know Everest isn't in the UK, but we couldn't leave out the highest mountain in the world!

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Ardfern

Pen y Fan

Slieve Donard

Mont Blanc

Elevation: 850 m (2,789 ft)
Prominence: 822 m (2,697 ft)
The highest of the Mourne Mountains.
The terrain is mainly forest and mountain paths.
On a clear day the Isle of Man, Wales and Scotland may be seen from the summit
Named after an Irish saint.
There is a small stone tower at the top for shelter.

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Stemonitis

Everest

Kilimanjaro

The Cheviot

Snowdon

Elevation: 1,085 m (3,560 ft)
Prominence: 1,038 m (3,406 ft) (ranked third)
Its starfish shape has six ridges, each one unique from the others.
It is a national nature reserve due to the rare plants and creatures found on the mountain.
Ponies used to carry visitors to the summit, but these days there is a railway!

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Thincat

Ben Nevis

Mont Blanc

Pen y Fan

Snowdon

Elevation: 1,344 m (4,409 ft)
Prominence: 1,344 m (4,409 ft)
Ranked 1st in British Isles
Attracts approximately 250,000 visitors a year.
There is a 16 km (9.9 miles) race every September which involves 1,340 metres (4,400 ft) of ascent.
It is one of the main locations for ice climbing in the UK.

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Stemonitis

Carrauntoohil

Scafell Pike

Kinder Scout

Ben Nevis

Elevation: 636 m (2,088 ft)
Prominence: 488 m (1,601 ft)
A high upland gritstone plateau.
Located in the beautiful Peak District in Derbyshire.
On the west, a river flows straight off the edge in a stunning waterfall.
The village it is named after was included in the Domesday Book.
A popular hiking location and is owned by the National Trust.

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What is the name of this mountain?

Photograph courtesy of Richard Webb

Snowdon

Cross Fell

Eiger

Pumlumon Fawr

Elevation: 752 m (2,467 ft)
Prominence: 524 m (1,719 ft)
Is the highest mountain in Central Wales.
The Severn river has its source at this mountain.
The wealth of habitat and species around this area has meant that it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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What is the name of this mountain?