Disadvantages of mountains :
1. High elevation on mountains produces colder climates than at sea level.
2. These colder climates strongly affect the human habitation.
3. Climate of mountains to be used less for agriculture.
4. Abundant water supply.
5. Fertile land – rich for farming and agriculture.
6. Easy to develop than hilly regions.
7. Flood water can be stored temporarily.
8. Many civilizations are flourished on the banks of the rivers.
These are all more suited to human habitation compared to mountains
