"Base" of a mountain is widely recognized as correct.
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The base of a mountain is another term for the bottom or lower part of the mountain.
The layer at the bottom of the mountain is typically the oldest, as rocks are usually deposited in chronological order with the oldest rocks at the bottom and the youngest at the top. This principle is known as the law of superposition.
There are a variety of names which all have the same meaning: 'the bottom of a mountain'. Use an online dictionary engine or a printed dictionary book to find out more names, here are only a few bound to be in a dictionary.Base - most commonly usedValley - normally the lowest point of a mountainNadir - scientifically usedBottom - also widely usedFlat - named after the flat surface at the bottom of a mountainFind out more names for 'the bottom of a mountain' if you are keen or curious - use a reference book, a thesaurus, a dictionary or a search engine! Good luck!
The name of the mountain range in Italy is the Apennine Mountains.
The name of the biggest mountain range in the world is the Himalayas.
Another name for Relief rainfall is Orographic rainfall. This type of rainfall is caused by the lifting of moist air over a mountain range, resulting in cooling and condensation of the air, leading to precipitation.