1. Cascade Range
   Pacific Range
2. Wellner Range
   Olympiad Range

The mountainous region of America's Pacific Northwest has both volcanic peaks and non-volcanic peaks. However, there are several volcanoes in this region, many of them active, including Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.

1. Himalayas
   Everestians
2. Eastern Alps
   Micronesian Plateau Range

The Himalayas are home to some of the most uninhabitable areas of the world. Those who attempt to hike up to the highest peak (Mount Everest) have to train for months, and there are still people who don't make it back.

1. Rocky Mountains
   Vibrant Mountains
2. Appalachian Mountains
   Vermountains

The Appalachian mountain chain is one of the oldest geological formations in the United States. Some scientists believe that it was formed around 480 million years ago. They used to be much higher in elevation as well before natural erosion occurred.

1. Sierra Nevada
   Nevada Dangers
2. Buffalo Mountains
   Red Rock Stones

Many people don't realize that Nevada is one of the most mountainous states by square mileage in the United States. This is probably because the mountains in the southern part of the state are rather brown and rarely seen in tourism marketing.

1. Pyrenees
   Myeens
2. Maya Mountains
   Mixtli

There is natural protection between Spain and the rest of Europe. These mountains go nearly from coast to coast, just north of Barcelona. With peaks as high as 11,168 feet, there is no doubt that this system has protected Spain from some of Europe's most intense wars.

1. Chilean Range
   Andes
2. Brazilian Range
   Peruvian Mountains

The Andes mountain range is one of the longest in the world, and it's one of the most varied. Through the range, you will find glaciers, volcanoes, deserts and lakes. Additionally, it spans over seven countries, including Chile, Argentina and Colombia.

1. Urals
   Merills
2. Myrals
   Urans

The Urals are an expansive mountain range that runs north to south through Russia, and at their northernmost point, they reach the Arctic Ocean. They aren't incredibly high, with their elevation only reaching about 6,217 feet at the highest point.

1. Borotev
   Microen
2. Perian
   Balkans

The Balkans, like many mountain ranges in the world, are fold mountain ranges. This means that they were created when two tectonic plates collided and made the Earth rise. The Balkans are among the youngest found in the world.

1. Winthrop Mountains
   Carpathian Mountains
2. Polska Munomenten
   Tribeccan

These mountains are very woody and contain a variety of woodland creatures, including bears. The Carpathian Mountains are also found in Poland and Slovakia. The portion that is in Poland is considered a National Park and is protected by the government.

1. Apennine Mountains
   Ditto Mountains
2. Fall Glaciers
   Vatican Mountains

Before the days of advanced military techniques, the Apennine Mountains were a natural barrier that protected Rome from outside attacks, especially land attacks. They were so effective because they are made of two parallel mountain chains.

1. Great Smoky Mountains
   Tennesee Mountains
2. Share Croppers
   Milent Peaks

The Smoky Mountains, while connected to the Appalachian Range, have a history all their own. Great Smoky Mountain National Park was the first-ever national park that was federally funded (partially) in the U.S.

1. Calps
   Malps
2. Ralps
   Alps

While several mountain ranges and systems go through Europe and some continue to Russia or Asia, the Alps are the longest and highest mountain range that is only in Europe. It is approximately 1,200 kilometers across eight European countries.

1. Eastern Ghats
   Central Ghats
2. Western Ghats
   Northern Ghats

There are several mountainous regions in India, and the Western Ghats are one of them. They are found along the western coastline of the country, running nearly the entire length of the country.

1. Habanaci Crush
   Hindu Kush
2. Fall Rush
   Malltars

The Hindu Kush system stretches 500 miles through Central Asia. What many people don't realize is that this mountain system supplies most of Asia's water, as it is a huge watershed system.

1. Mifora Mountains
   Kunlun Mountains
2. Amazon Mountains
   Buddha's Basin

If you're looking for one of the longest mountain chains in Asia, you needn't look any further than the Kunlun Mountains. They expand more than 3,000 kilometers and reach elevations of 23,514 feet.

1. Karaoke
   Karakoram
2. Microloki
   Marakuram

Karakoram is also home to the largest and longest glaciers in the world, outside of the polar regions. It goes the length of the borders of Pakistan, India and China and extends into Afghanistan.

1. Smoky Mountains
   Everlast Mountains
2. Rocky Mountains
   Midwest Mountains

America's very own purple mountains majesty actually span from Canada to the state of New Mexico. The highest elevation is found at Pikes Peak in Colorado, reaching over 14,000 feet.

1. Sorogites
   Troglodites
2. Dolomites
   Romodites

Pushing 11,000 feet, the Dolomites of northeastern Italy are some of the most beautiful mountains in the world with natural mountain lakes and wooded areas surrounding them. They are also home to several geological structures.

1. Fertile Mountains
   Zagros Mountains
2. Crescent Mountains
   Rounded Mountains

As it turns out, Iran, Iraq and southeastern Turkey have something in common: The Zagros Mountains. This range is incredibly long, and parts of it are in all three countries. Iran is home to the tallest peak in this range: Zard-Kuh.

1. Nile Mountains
   River Mountains
2. River Makers
   Rwenzori Mountains

While we often think of the desert when we think of Africa, there are actually quite a few mountain regions. The Rwenzori Mountains can be found in Uganda, almost in the direct center of the continent.

1. Mockatu Mountains
   Manatu Mountains
2. Eurasian Mountains
   Caucasus Mountains

Mountain lovers probably know that Mount Elbrus is the highest peak you can find in Europe, and it's found in the Caucasus Mountains. Mount Elbrus reaches a staggering 18,510 feet.

1. Walla Walla
   Mount St. Helen
2. Great Dividing Range
   Broken Back

Every continent has at least one mountain range, and Australia is no different. The Great Dividing Range is Australia's largest and the fifth-longest mountain range in the world (on land, we aren't counting mountains here).

1. Central Antarctic Mountains
   Mount Fuji
2. Ice Mountains
   Transantarctic Mountains

Even though it separates East and West Antarctica, the Transantarctic Mountains range doesn't cut the continent entirely in half. They are more toward the west, making East Antarctica considerably larger.

1. Blue Mountains
   Green Mountains
2. Purple Mountains
   Tree Mountains

The Green Mountains in Vermont helped name the state itself. When French explorer Samuel de Champlain first saw them, he named them on the map "Verd Mont" or green mountain. It wasn't much of a stretch to put the two words together to create the name of the state.

1. Finarides
   Trinarides
2. Minirides
   Dinarides

The Dinarides are also known as the Dinaric Alps. They actually border on the Julian Alps in the very mountainous regions of Slovenia. They can also be found in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia.

1. Alaska Range
   Juneau Range
2. Marquee Range
   Eskimo Range

The Alaska Range might be one of the most narrow mountain ranges you can find in the world, but it also is home to the highest mountain in North America: Denali at 20,308 feet high.

1. Wheeling Ban
   Tibetan Tiger Mountains
2. Atlas Mountains
   Tian Shan

You may recognize the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia as the large mountainous region on topographic maps. The elevation of these mountains is highest at Jengish Chokusu, reaching 7,439 meters.

1. Vindhya Range
   Well Water Range
2. Tibetan Range
   Morax Plateau

While many mountains are formed when two tectonic plates collide, the Vindhya Range was formed with three tectonic plates collided in an area of India. They are a smaller mountain range, with the highest peak reaching only 2,467 feet.

1. Moroccan Mountains
   Berber Mountains
2. Toubkal Park Mountain Range
   Atlas Mountains

The Atlas mountain range expands across Northern Africa and is made of several different mountain chains. It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean coastline and has several different terrains and climates across the range itself.

1. Mirox
   Biroz
2. Alborz
   Mahomoali

The Alborz Mountain Range goes by many names, including Alburz, Elburz and Elborz. It can be found in Northern Iran and stretches across the entire coast of the Caspian Sea as well as the border of Azerbaijan.

1. Maray Mountains
   Tibetan Peaks
2. Altai Mountains
   Himalayas

The Altai (or Altay) Mountain Range is a part of multiple countries, including Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. The headwaters of both Irtysh and Ob rivers can be found on this mountain range.

1. Japanese Tea
   Japanese Alps
2. High Peaks
   Jitsumora

Extending only 200 kilometers, the Japanese Alps are a mountain range found on the island of Honshu, the main island of Japan. While their name isn't necessarily creative, it stuck after William Gowland called them that.

1. Dianian Alps
   Edua Alps
2. Julian Alps
   Northern Alps

As a part of the Southern Limestone Alps, the Julian Alps are found in northern Italy and Slovenia. The largest peak on this range is Triglav, coming in at just over 9,000 feet high.

1. Solumber
   Pindus
2. Olympia
   Willis

In northern Greece and southern Albania, you will find the Pindus Mountains. This range runs down the Greece, parallel to the coastline, and many in the area call it the spine of Greece.

1. Helga
   Nashi
2. Hida
   Kashito

In the Japanese Alps, you can find the Hida Mountain range. This range can be found on the main island of Japan and has several major peaks, including Mount Tate, Mount Yari and Mount Norikura.