Which is NOT a way mountains are formed?
-shifting plates
-volcanic action
-extinction
-magma movement
Extinction
Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
-Kilimanjaro
-Everest
-Elbrus
-Aconcagua
Kilimanjaro
An extinct volcano is______
-not likely to erupt
-likely to erupt
-flat
-steep
not likely to erupt
Which elevation would be the coldest place on a mountain?
-10,000 ft
-5,000 ft
-3,000 ft
-1,500 ft
-10,000 ft
What mountains range is located in South America?
-Andes
-Alps
-Atlas
-Himalayas
-Andes
Which is ONE form of adaptation that allows animals to live on mountains?
-longer legs on one side of the body
-large antlers
-hoofs with sharp edges
-thing, light hair
Which of the following describes a mountain pass?
-goes over the top of a mountain
-is a tunnel
-is always close to sea level
-is an easier way to cross a mountain
is a tunnel
What is the highest mountain in North America?
-Everest
-Denali
-Aconcagua
-Elbrus
Denali
To stay alive
-mineral
-magma
-survive
survive
A passage through or under a natural feature such as a mountain
-hibernate
-tunnel
-feature
tunnel
a wall used to stop the flow of water
-dam
-crystal
-terrace
-dam
a naturally occuring substance found on Earth's surface
-mineral
-generator
-crystal
mineral
-mineral
-crystal
-magma
crystal
to go into a sleep like state during winter
-dam
-hibernate
-survive
-hibernate
Why are mountains important to people?
-they contain minerals
-they provide place for recreation
-they are sources of river
-all of the above
all of the above
Two mountains ranges located in North America are
Himalayan/ Ural
Sierra Nevada/Atlas
Rocky/Appalachian
Alps and Caucasus
Rocky/Applachians
What is a plateau?
a large area of high but level ground
People living in the Andes have adapted to the effects of:
-frequent heavy rainfall
-volcanic eruptions
-earthquakes
-high elevation
high elevation
True or false
-Correct it
Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world
true
Mt. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in Asia
T/ F Correct
False
Africa or Everest