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Mountain treasures

Mountains provide us with many useful things - from metals deep in the rocky ground to fresh flowing mountain rivers. Mountains are also areas of great beauty and have become popular tourist destinations.

Fresh water comes from Mountain Rivers.

All the major rivers in the world start as tiny streams and rivers running down mountain slopes. The great Amazon River in South America is fed by small streams from the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. We use this fresh water to drink and to grow our food. The power of Mountain Rivers can also be used to make electricity.

Metals and jewels come from inside mountain rocks.

Many precious metals are found in mountain rocks. Most metals have to be mined, but some can be washed by the rain into rivers. Precious jewels, such as emeralds, are also mined from mountain rocks.

You can walk, climb or ski down a mountain.

Mountains have become popular tourist destinations because of their natural beauty. They are used for many sports, such as skiing, paragliding, walking and climbing. Some experienced climbers attempt to climb the highest peaks with the use of special training and equipment. In winter many mountains become ski resorts when they are covered in snow.

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