Raura mountain range

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/raura-mountain-range

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1. How big is the Raura mountain range?Approximately 400 square kilometers
2. How high is the Raura mountain range?Peaks commonly exceed 5,000 meters (16,400 feet)
3. What is the location?Central Peru, within the Cordillera Raura, a sub-range of the Andes
4. What is the nearest major city?Cerro de Pasco
5. Where can you find the Raura Mountains?They are located in Peru, in the Andes mountain chain, near the high city of Cerro de Pasco.
6. Why are the peaks so high and covered in snow?The mountains were lifted by tectonic forces and shaped by glaciers, so many peaks rise above 5,000 meters and keep snow on top.

Tectonic Uplift: The process by which Earth's crust is pushed upwards due to forces within the planet.
Glacial Erosion: The process by which glaciers wear away rock and land as they move.
Alpine Ecosystem: A natural community of plants and animals living in high-altitude mountain environments.
Pastoralism: A way of life focused on raising livestock, such as sheep, goats, and llamas.