The low point on a mountain ridge is called a col or a saddle. It is the area between two higher points along the ridge line.
A mountain ridge that separates the heads of opposing glacial valleys is called an arete. It is a narrow and sharp ridge formed by the erosive action of glaciers on both sides.
The low point of a mountain ridge is called a col or a saddle. It is the point where two slopes converge and is often a pass or a corridor between two peaks.
The mountain range at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean is called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is an underwater mountain system that runs down the center of the Atlantic Ocean from the Arctic Ocean to the southern tip of Africa.
A pass in a mountain range is commonly referred to as a mountain pass. It is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge that allows for easier travel between two regions separated by mountains.
The low point on a mountain ridge is called a col or a saddle. It is the area between two higher points along the ridge line.
ocean ridge
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A mountain ridge that separates the heads of opposing glacial valleys is called an arete. It is a narrow and sharp ridge formed by the erosive action of glaciers on both sides.
Continental ridge
arete
The low point of a mountain ridge is called a col or a saddle. It is the point where two slopes converge and is often a pass or a corridor between two peaks.
A mountain ridge.
The term for the natural gap in a mountain ridge is called a "pass" or a "col." These are low points that allow for easier travel between two adjacent valleys or mountain peaks.
Mid-Ocean Ridge.
The large mountain range found on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean is called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge reaches a maximum width of about 860 nautical miles.
A mountain ridge that separates river systems is called a watershed or a drainage divide. This geographic feature determines the direction in which water flows, dividing the flow of water into different river basins.