Himalayas
Definition
The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. They house many of Earth's highest peaks including Mount Everest.
Analogy
Imagine if your school's football field was stacked with towers as high as skyscrapers - that would be like standing at base camp looking up at Mount Everest!
Related terms
Mount Everest: Located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, this is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level.
Tibetan Plateau: Often referred to as "the Roof of the World", it is a vast elevated plateau in Central-Eastern Asia covering most of Tibet Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province in western China.
Subcontinent: A large distinguishable part of a continent such as India or Southern Africa.
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