coast range

Thân thiện

A hiker looks out from a trail in the coast range.

Definition

Noun: 1. A major mountain system: Specifically, a long series of mountain ranges located along the Pacific coastline of North America, extending from southeastern Alaska in the north to Baja California in the south.

Usage

The term "coast range" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is often preceded by the definite article "the". - The Coast Range creates a dramatic backdrop for many cities in the Pacific Northwest. - Hiking trails in the Coast Range offer stunning views of the ocean.

Advanced Usage

• The Coast Range is part of a larger system of Pacific coastal mountains and is distinct from, yet parallel to, the inland Cascade Range.
• Geologically, it is characterized by relatively young, rugged mountains formed by tectonic activity along the continental margin.

Variants and Related Words

• Coast Mountains: This is a near-synonymous term, often used interchangeably, particularly for the northern sections of the range in British Columbia and Alaska.
  • The Coast Mountains of British Columbia are known for their extensive icefields.

Synonyms

• Pacific Coast Ranges
• Coast Mountains (for northern sections)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a string of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America from southeastern Alaska to Lower California

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Coast Range
• Coast Mountains