Geography Facts About the Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains form the longest mountain range in North America. Here are some geography facts about this mountain range.
Plateaus in Geography
A plateau is a flat section of land that is sharply raised in contrast to the surrounding landscape on at least one side.
North American Continental Divide
The North American Continental Divide separates the watersheds that flow into the Pacific Ocean and those that flow into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Arctic Oceans.
The Earth’s Only Active Volcano Known to Emit Natrocarbonatites
Only one active volcano in the world is known to emit natrocarbonatite.
How Oxbow Lakes Form
An oxbow lake is a uniquely shaped lake resulting from the path of a meandering river.