Mountains
The highest mountain in Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro
Which is not a way mountains are formed
a. Volcanic action
b. Extinctions
c. Shifting plate
d. Magma movement deep in the earth
c. Extinctions
How do mountains create challenges for people?
People with common interests may face communication problems
Armies cannot easily invade a country surrounded by mountains
Winds cannot easily carry moisture across mountains
A naturally occurring substance found in Earth's crust
Mineral
Magma
Melted rock from inside Earth's crust
What is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
An extinct volcano is not likely to...
erupt
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Denali
Survive
To stay alive
Tunnel
A passage through or under a natural feature such as a mountain
Two mountain ranges located in North America are
The Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains
A plateau is_______
A large area of high but level ground
Why are mountains important to people?
They contain minerals
They provide places for recreation
They are the sources of rivers that provide hydroelectric power
The distance above sea level of a spot on Earth's surface
Elevation
To go into a sleeplike state during winter and live off body fat
Hibernate
Which elevation would be the coldest place on a mountain?
a. 1,500 feet
b. 5,000 feet
c. 10,000 feet
d. 3,000 feet
c. 10,000 feet
What is a mountain pass
An easier way to cross a mountain range
What mountain range is located in South America?
Andes
Dam
Crystal
A colorless or lightly colored hard mineral
What is the highest mountain in South America?
Mount Aconcagua
What do people living on high mountains have to adapt to?
They have to adapt to living in high elevation.
The adaptation in animals that allow them to live on mountains?
Hoofs with sharp edges
To build level surfaces on a mountainside
Terrace
A machine that makes electricity
Generator