A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. 

A fun fact about Mountains

Mountains make up about one-fifth of the world's landscape, and provide homes to at least one-tenth of the world's people. Heights of mountains are generally given as heights above sea level. The world's highest peak on land is Mount Everest in the Himalayas. It is 8,850.1728 m (29,036 ft) tall.

What are Mountains made of?

A mountain is a landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. They are made from rocks and earth.

How mountains are formed?

Movements of tectonic plates create volcanoes along the plate boundaries, which erupt and form mountains. A volcanic arc system is a series of volcanoes that form near a subduction zone where the crust of a sinking oceanic plate melts and drags water down with the subducting crust.

How mountains are useful to us?

Water from the Mountains is also used for irrigation and generation of hydro-electricity. The river valleys and terraces are ideal for cultivation of crops. Also, mountains have a rich variety of flora and fauna. The forests provide fuel, fodder, shelter and other products like gum, raisins, etc.

What is importance of mountains?

Mountains play a significant role in providing water and food supply to the millions of people in the world. Mountains cover around 22 percent of the surface of the earth and 13 percent of the world's population live in the mountains.