cascade mountains
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.
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.
- 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.
- The Cascades: A common shortened name for the Cascade Mountains.
- Cascade Range: A synonymous term frequently used in formal geographic and scientific literature.
- Cascade Range
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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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