Question

1)How are mountains climatically important? Explain giving any two points.

2) Why are the rivers of Appalachian suitable for generation of hydroelectric power?

3)Name the mountain ranges and any two plateaus of the Western Cordilleras.

Answer 1

Answer:

1 answerBecause of their height, mountains act as water towers, diverting air masses and forcing them to rise, cool and fall as rain or snow. Water flowing from mountains doesn't just provide essential drinking water; it also sustains food production for more than half of the world's population.