cascade mountains

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cascade mountains

The Cascade Mountains rise above a forested valley.

Definition

Proper noun A major mountain range located in the northwestern region of the United States, extending through the states of Washington and Oregon into northern California. It forms a significant segment of the larger physiographic region known as the Pacific Coast Ranges.

Usage

The term "Cascade Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is typically used in descriptive, geographic, or geological contexts. * The Cascade Mountains are known for their volcanic peaks, such as Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. * Hiking trails in the Cascade Mountains offer stunning views of alpine lakes and forests. * The geology of the Cascade Mountains is dominated by a chain of stratovolcanoes.

Advanced Usage
  • The range is often referred to simply as "the Cascades."
  • In technical contexts like geology or climatology, the term is used to discuss subduction zone volcanism, orographic precipitation, and distinct ecological zones.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Cascades: A common shortened name for the Cascade Mountains.
  • Cascade Range: A synonymous term frequently used in formal geographic and scientific literature.
Synonyms
  • Cascade Range
cascade mountains

The Cascade Mountains rise above a forested valley.

Noun
  1. a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

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