Mountains help regulate the Earth's climate when their snow-and ice-covered tops reflect solar radiation back into space.

Mountains

Large natural elevations of the Earth's surface, rising abruptly from the surrounding terrain and often characterized by high peaks and significant altitude differences.

Solar Radiation

The energy emitted by the sun, including ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light, which reaches Earth and influences climate and weather patterns.

Earth's Climate

The average weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind, in a region over long periods of time.