What is another word for chain of mountains?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪn ɒv mˈa͡ʊntɪnz] (IPA) 
A chain of mountains can also be referred to as a mountain range, ridge, crest, or cordillera. These terms describe a long line of mountains that are joined together by the same geological features and often have a continuous stretch of high elevation. A mountain range typically runs parallel to each other and forms a barrier or boundary between different regions. A ridge is a narrow line of mountains that runs along the top of a mountain range, while a crest refers to the highest point of a mountain or ridge. Lastly, the term cordillera refers to a string of mountain ranges running side by side.
