Question

Distinguish between The North western highlands and the Alpine mountain range.

Answer 1

• North western highlands

1. This region includes the mountains and plateaus of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, and Iceland.
2. This region has the most beautiful fjord coast. It was created by glaciations in the past.
3. This region has a lot of lakes, which serve as reservoirs for producing hydroelectricity.

• Alpine mountain range

1. The alpine mountain system consists of a chain of young fold mountains found in the southern part of Europe.
2. The Pyrenees mountains form a natural boundary between Spain and France.
3. There are several active volcanoes found in the Alpine mountain system.