<P> There is no universally accepted definition of a mountain . Elevation , volume , relief , steepness , spacing and continuity have been used as criteria for defining a mountain . In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as `` a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which , relatively to the adjacent elevation , is impressive or notable . '' </P>
<P> There is no universally accepted definition of a mountain . Elevation , volume , relief , steepness , spacing and continuity have been used as criteria for defining a mountain . In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as `` a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which , relatively to the adjacent elevation , is impressive or notable . '' </P>
what are the tallest landforms on earth called
what are the tallest landforms on earth called
mountain
mountain