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Which of the following major mountain ranges separates the European continent from the Asian continent along a traditional geographical boundary in Russia?

A. Alps
B. Ural Mountains✓ Correct Answer
C. Caucasus Mountains
D. Carpathian Mountains

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Ural Mountains form a major north-south trending mountain range that traditionally defines the boundary between Europe and Asia across Russia, extending from the Arctic Ocean down to the Ural River. The Caucasus Mountains lie further south between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. The Alps dominate south-central Europe, while the Carpathians arc across eastern Europe. Continental boundary demarcations are standard reference points in global geography.

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