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land > natural area > terrestrial area > mountainous area > mountain

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mountain  

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  • A feature of the earth's surface that rises high above the base and has generally steep slopes and a relatively small summit area. Mountains are an important source of water, energy, minerals, forest and agricultural products, and recreation. They are storehouses of biological diversity and endangered species and an essential part of the global ecosystem. About 10% of the world's population depend on mountain resources and nearly half of these people are affected by the degradation of mountain watershed areas.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5401

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