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montes

montes

9.8
Mountain ranges on planets or moons like Mars
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • NASA's Mars rover studied the montes on the planet to better understand its geological history.

Examples

  • Astronomers use telescopes to observe the montes on the Moon, which help them learn about its formation.

  • The montes of Titan reveal fascinating details about its icy surface and atmospheric processes.

  • The British Expeditionary Force clashes with the German army at Montes, but the British are heavily outnumbered and soon join the French in retreat.

Synonyms

mountain range
vsmontes
20 1.8

A long line of connected mountains that forms a high area

is the specific astronomical name for similar elevated systems on planets and moons

How High

montes
  • Specialized
9.8
massif
1 9.1
mountain
∞ 1.0
hill
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

montes singular
montes plural

Etymology

Montes comes from the Latin word mons, which means 'mountain', and montes is the plural form meaning 'mountains'. Scientists use montes to name mountain ranges on other planets and moons, so the origin directly explains its modern use.