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What are the main river sources in the Himalayas?
The Ganges,Indus,Yarlung,Yangtze,Yellow,Mekong,and Nujiang are the main sources in the Himalayas Information found:pbs.org
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About how many miles do the Himalayas extend?
The Himalayas extend about 2,414 km (1,500 mi). Information found at: himalayamountains.com
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How old is the Himlayan Mountain Range?
The Himalayas are approximately 70 million years old, which makes them youngest mountain range on the planet. www.linkedin.com
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True or False? The Himalaya is the third largest deposit of ice and snow.
True. The Himalayas are the third largest deposit of ice and snow ind the world, after Antartica and Artic. Information found at:PBS.org
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What do people with meat restrictions eat in the Himalayas?
Some of the foods that people with meat restrictions eat are: lentil soup [chaaru], dumplings,tea,cheese,cottage cheese[paneer],noodles,rice. information found:live-less-ordinary.com
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What nations do the Himalayas go through?
The Himalayas pass through India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,China,Bhutan,and Nepal. Information found:pbs.org
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What is the average width of the Himalaya mountain system?
''The Himalaya system, averaging 200 to 250 miles in width, rises sharply from the Indo-Gangetic Plain and separates northern India from the plateau of Tibet, in China.'' Information found:himalayamountains.com
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When did the Himalayas begin to form?
They began to form about 45 million years ago. Brain Pop
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How much does the range grow each year?
The Himalayas range grow 20 mm each year. Www.linkedin.com
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What is the most common type of clothing in the Himalayas?
The most common type of clothing in the Himalayas is a loose fitting robe. information found at:himalayanvoices.org
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What language is Himalayas in and what does it mean?
The language of Himalayas is Sanskrit and it means "abode of snow". Information found:pbs.org
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How many of the worlds 14 highest peaks are contained in the Himalayas?
''The Himalayas form the earths highest mountain region, containing 9 of the 14 highest peaks in the world.'' Informations found at: himalayamountains.com
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How did the Himalayas form?
They formed when the Indian plate plate collided with Asia. Brain Pop
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Approximately how many glaciers are located throughout the Himalayas?
There are about 15,000 glaciers in the Himalayas.
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What are the main religions practiced in the Himalayas.
Hinduism,Buddhism,and Islam are the main religions practiced in the Himalayas. Information found at: Explore Himalayas
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What percentage of Nepal do the Himalayas cover?
The Himalayas cover 75% of Nepal. www.pbs.org
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How many notable peaks are there in the Himalayas range?
There are 28 notable peaks in the Himalayas range. Information found at: Wikipedia.org
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What is the largest glacier outside the poles?
Outisde of the poles, the Himalayan Siachen Glacier is the largest glacier at 48 miles in length. www.pbs.org
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What are all the languages spoken in the Himalayas.
''Barām, Black Mountain Mönpa, Bhutan, Bumthang, Byangsi, Chamling, Choyo, Dhimal, Dumi, Dzongkha, Gongduk, Guìqióng, Hayu, Indian, Jero, Kulung, Lepcha, Lhokpu, "Limbu, Lohorung, Manchad, Mangde, Nàmùyì, Nepal, Pakistan, Sampang, Sinhalese, Sulung, Sunwar, Thadou, Thangmi, Tibet, Trung, Tshangla, Tosu, Toto, Wambule, Yamphu & Zaiwa are most of the languages spoke in the Himalayas." Information found:himalayas8e.weebly.com
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True or False: Mount Everest in the Himalayas is the tallest mountain peak in the world.
True - Mount Everest is 29,029 ft. tall and is the tallest mountain peak in the world. www.pbs.org
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How many notable passes are there in the Himalayas range?
There are 9 notable passes in the Himalayas range. Information found at: Wikipedia.org
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How many feet tall is Mount Everest in the Himalayas?
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world at 29,029 feet. www.pbs.org
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