4 Geography · 4.3.4 World regional geography: features, resources and places

4.3.4.4 Highest peaks, major ranges and plateaus of the world

Everest (8,848.86 m) is the highest peak, the Andes the longest continental range, and the Tibetan Plateau the highest and largest plateau; exams test each continent's highest peak, young versus old ranges and plateau types.

  • APPSC Group 1
  • Advanced level
  • 9 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • Mount Everest
  • K2
  • Kangchenjunga
  • Aconcagua
  • Denali
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Elbrus
  • Mont Blanc
  • Vinson Massif
  • Puncak Jaya
  • Kosciuszko
  • seven summits
  • Andes
  • Rockies
  • Alps
  • Urals
  • Appalachians
  • Tibetan Plateau
  • Third Pole
  • Pamir
  • Altiplano
  • Colorado Plateau
  • Grand Canyon
  • intermontane plateau

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Mains writingMains writing
  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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