The variances in nomenclature in the region spanned by the Alps makes classification of the mountains and subregions difficult, but a general classification is that of the Eastern Alps and Western Alps with the divide between the two occurring in eastern Switzerland according to geologist Stefan Schmid, near the Splügen Pass. COUNT 3
QSN1 What makes the classification of the mountains and subregions difficult? ANS1 The variances in nomenclature QSN2 Who came up with the general classification? ANS2 geologist Stefan Schmid QSN3 Where is the divide between the Eastern Alps and Western Alps near? ANS3 Splügen Pass