How Do People Use Mountains
  • the higher ranges of mountain helps in physical health.
  • they provide unique habbitation and support biodiversity.
  • it helps in prevent with speed of wind.
  • promote tourism also.
  • Source of fresh water.
  • War strategies.

How mountains are related to our life?

Mountains provide for the freshwater needs of more than half of humanity, and are, in effect, the water towers of the world. … Mountain ecosystems are important for biological diversity, particularly in the tropics and warmer temperate latitudes. Isolated mountain blocks are often rich in endemic species.

How do mountains help the Earth?

Mountains are the world’s “water towers,” providing 60-80% of all freshwater resources for our planet. At least half of the world’s population depends on mountain ecosystem services to survive – not only water, but also food and clean energy.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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