Famous Mountains Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Famous Mountains word scramble features iconic peaks from every continent, including Everest, Kilimanjaro, and the Matterhorn. It is a great geography resource for students learning about landforms and world geography, with a free printable and answer key.
Scrambled Words
EERTESV( 7 letters )
MJKOAIALNIR( 11 letters )
APLS( 4 letters )
ENASD( 5 letters )
ADEINL( 6 letters )
IJFU( 4 letters )
UPYMOLS( 7 letters )
HMTRRNEOAT( 10 letters )
RERNAII( 7 letters )
IYHWTNE( 7 letters )
Word List with Definitions
EVEREST
The highest mountain on Earth at 8,849 meters above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet. It was first summited by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
KILIMANJARO
The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters, located in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is a dormant stratovolcano and one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world.
ALPS
A mountain range in central Europe stretching across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The Alps were famously crossed by Hannibal and later Napoleon.
ANDES
The longest mountain range in the world, running along the western edge of South America. The Andes pass through seven countries and include many active volcanoes.
DENALI
The highest mountain in North America at 6,190 meters, located in Alaska. Formerly called Mount McKinley, Denali is known for its extreme cold and challenging climbing conditions.
FUJI
The highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters, an active stratovolcano located southwest of Tokyo. Mount Fuji is a national symbol of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
OLYMPUS
The highest mountain in Greece at 2,917 meters, considered in ancient Greek mythology to be the home of the twelve Olympian gods.
MATTERHORN
A famous pyramidal peak in the Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy, standing 4,478 meters tall. It is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.
RAINIER
A massive active stratovolcano in Washington State standing 4,392 meters tall. Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and is considered potentially dangerous due to its glaciers.
WHITNEY
The highest peak in the contiguous United States at 4,421 meters, located in the Sierra Nevada range of California. Mount Whitney is a popular hiking destination.
About Famous Mountains
Mountains are landforms that rise significantly above their surroundings, formed by tectonic forces, volcanic activity, or erosion over millions of years. They influence weather patterns, provide freshwater through snowmelt, and support unique ecosystems at high altitudes.
Famous Mountains Vocabulary
This puzzle features famous peaks and ranges from every continent, from EVEREST (the world's tallest) and KILIMANJARO (Africa's highest) to iconic summits like FUJI, DENALI, and MATTERHORN. Each mountain has its own climbing history and cultural significance.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
After finding each mountain in the puzzle, have students rank them by height and mark their locations on a world map. Students can research which mountains are part of the same range and discuss how mountain formation relates to plate tectonics.
Printable Famous Mountains Word Scramble Worksheet
Click the print button to print this famous mountains word scramble. The printable version includes the scrambled words and answer key, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.