Check Your Knowledge On Mountains Of North America

The Rocky Mountains, stretching over 3,000 miles from New Mexico in the United States to British Columbia in Canada, are often referred to as the 'Backbone of North America.' They are a major mountain system in the western part of the continent.

The Appalachian Mountains form a continuous mountain range along the eastern coast of North America, stretching from Canada to Alabama. They are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.

Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the tallest mountain in North America with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters).

Yellowstone National Park, primarily located in Wyoming, is famous for its geothermal features, including the geyser Old Faithful. It was the first national park in the United States.

Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The famous sculpture features the faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Mount Logan, located in Yukon, Canada, is the highest peak in Canada and a prominent part of the Canadian Rockies. It stands at an elevation of 19,551 feet (5,959 meters).

Mount Elbert, located in Colorado, is the highest summit of the Rocky Mountains and the highest point in the state. It is often referred to as the 'Roof of the Rockies.'

Mount Mitchell, located in North Carolina, is the highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the most prominent summit east of the Mississippi River. It rises to an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 meters).

Yosemite National Park, located in California's Sierra Nevada, is famous for its granite cliffs, including the iconic Half Dome and El Capitan.

The Pacific Coast Ranges (officially gazetted as the Pacific Mountain System in the United States) are the series of mountain ranges that stretch along the West Coast of North America from Alaska south to Northern and Central Mexico.