List of highest mountains on Earth

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-highest-mountains-on-earth

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is the List of highest mountains on Earth?All 14 peaks are above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level
2. What is the number of peaks exceeding 8,000m?14 (collectively known as the 'eight-thousanders')

Orogeny: The process of mountain formation, especially by folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.
Subduction Zone: An area where one tectonic plate slides beneath another, often leading to volcanic activity and mountain building.
Nival Ecosystem: An ecosystem found in the highest, snow-covered regions of mountains, characterized by extreme cold and sparse life.
Hydrological Regulator: A feature or process that controls the flow and storage of water in a region.