Question

Explain the Alpine mountains system.

Answer 1

1. The alpine mountain system consists of a chain of young fold mountains found in the southern part of Europe.
2. The important mountain ranges are the Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Apennines, the Dinaric Alps, the Caucasus, and the Carpathian.
3. The Pyrenees forms a natural boundary between Spain and France.
4. The highest peak in Europe is Mt. Elburz (5645 m) in the Caucasus range.
5. The Mont Blanc (4,807 m) found in the Alps is the second highest peak in the Alpine System.
6. There are several active volcanoes found in the Alpine mountain system.
7. Mt. Etna, Mt. Vesuvius, and Mt. Stromboli are important volcanoes found in Europe.
8. Earthquakes are common in this region.
9. The Stromboli is called the Tight house of the Mediterranean’.
10. The pyramid-shaped Matterhorn mountain is located in the Swiss Alps a height of 4478 m. It is popular for its shape.