Mountains of the USA | The Appalachian, Rocky, Sierra Madre & Alaskan Ranges Explained

This geography video explores the mountains of the USA, focusing on the four major mountain ranges and where they are found across the country. We learn about: • The Appalachian Mountains • The Rocky Mountains • The Sierra Madre • The Alaskan Range The video explains: • Where each mountain range is located • How large each range is • The highest peaks in each range • Why these mountains are important to the geography of the USA 00:00 Mountain Ranges of the USA 00:05 Overview of US Mountain Ranges 00:32 Appalachian Mountains 01:13 Sierra Nevada Mountains 01:51 Rocky Mountains 02:26 Alaskan Range 03:05 USA Mountains Compared to Mount Everest Designed for primary and elementary geography, suitable for classroom use and home learning, with clear explanations and accurate geographical detail. This video is part of a larger geography series. A longer, full-length version is available on the Silly School Education platform, where teachers can access complete geography units, structured lessons, and additional classroom resources. ? About Silly School Education Silly School Education creates clear, engaging geography videos and songs for primary-aged children. Our curriculum-aligned platform supports teachers and families with high-quality learning resources across geography, science, maths, and English. ? Explore more videos and teaching resources at www.sillyschooleducation.co.uk #MountainsOfTheUSA #USGeography #RockyMountains #AppalachianMountains #AlaskanRange #SierraMadre #KS2Geography #PrimaryGeography #GeographyForKids