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Geography • World GeographyEasy

Which of the following mountain ranges separates the European continent from the Asian continent along the traditional continental boundary?

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

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Ural Mountains run north-south through western Russia and are traditionally recognized as the natural continental boundary separating the European continent from the Asian landmass. Other ranges like the Alps or Pyrenees lie entirely within European borders and serve different regional divides. The Urals are rich in mineral resources and mark the transition between eastern Europe and Siberia.

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