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A '''mountain''' is a mass of land that is taller than its surroundings. While there is no technical definition distinguishing between the two, a mountain is generally regarded to be much larger than a [[hill]].  

A '''mountain''' is a mass of land that is taller than its surroundings. While there is no technical definition distinguishing between the two, a mountain is generally regarded to be much larger than a [[hill]]. A common definition of a mountain is a hill with a height of over 2,000 ft (just under 610 meters) above sea level.

There are different theories about the origin of mountains.  

There are different theories about the origin of mountains.  

Young mountains tend to be larger than older ones. One theory is that the rugged appearance of a mountain is caused by [[Glacier|glacial]] action, pinching the rock of the mountain into faces and horns.

Young mountains tend to be larger than older ones. One theory is that the rugged appearance of a mountain is caused by [[Glacier|glacial]] action, pinching the rock of the mountain into faces and horns.

The highest mountain is the [[Mount Everest]] with a peak at 29,035 feet.

The highest mountain is the [[Mount Everest]] with a peak at 29,035 feet above sea level. The tallest mountain including submarine terrain is Mauna Kea in Hawaii, whose height is 30,610 ft, though 13,803 ft of it is above sea level.

==See also==

==See also==