Mountain Formation
How are volcanic mountains formed?
from volcanic eruptions
Define MAGMA
melted rock inside earth's crust
True or False
Winds cannot easily carry moisture across mountains
TRUE
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in what continent?
Africa
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
True or False
Mountains can be formed by extinctions
FALSE
Define HIBERNATE
to go into a sleep-like state during winter and live off body fat
True or False
Countries surrounded by mountains are better protected from invading armies.
TRUE
Denali is the highest mountain in what continent?
North America
A mountain pass does what?
Makes it easier to cross through a mountain range.
How are dome mountains formed?
when magma pushes up below the surface
Define ELEVATION
the distance of a place above sea level
Would a person experience colder temperatures on a mountain at 5,000 feet of elevation or 10,000 feet of elevation?
10,000 feet
What two well-known mountain ranges are located in North America?
Rocky and Appalachian Mountains
Extinct volcano
How are folded mountains formed?
Define MINERAL
a naturally occurring substance in earth's crust
People that live in the mountains have adapted to the effects of what?
high elevation/altitude
What mountain range is in South America?
Andes
How are mountain animals hoofs different than animals that live on level ground?
their hoofs have sharp edges
How are fault block mountains formed?
pieces of rock break off and shift upward
to build level surfaces on a mountainside
Name THREE reasons why mountains are important to people.
1. they contain minerals
2. they allow for recreational activities
3. they provide hydroelectric power
What is the highest mountain in South America?
Mount Aconcagua
a large area of high, level ground often located between mountain ranges