Mountains
What type of mountain is formed when molten lava bursts through the earth's crust?
volcano
What is the leeward side of a mountain?
The side that faces away from the wind
True or false: People cause weathering by walking or cycling.
True
True or false: the windward side of the mountain does not get wind.
False.
When two plates move away from each other and rock pushes together what type of mountain is formed?
Block mountain
A map that shows natural features of the land as well as things made by people, is what type?
Topographic map
What is weathering?
The breaking down of rock by; rain, acid, wind, ice, ETC
What is a national park?
What are TWO disadvantages to mountain tourism?
littering, destruction of local wildlife and nature, preventing local people from accessing services when the prices go up due to tourism
A map that shows only elevation (how high the land is)
Relief map
How does rain cause weathering?
Rain is a weak acid and over time, it gradually dissolves weaker/softer rock.
Where is the best farming land found on the Andes?
In the valley bottom
What are TWO advantages of mountain tourism?
jobs for local people, more business for local economies, improved public transport
What are contour lines?
Lines on a map that join together to show height above sea level
How does a change in temperature cause weathering?
Big differences in temperature can weaken the rock and make it break up over time.
How are terraces used?
To grow crops, and raise cattle
Explain how fold mountains are formed and give an example.
When two plates push up against each other. Himalayas
What is a rain shadow?
Sheltered side of the mountain where there is less rainfall than on the windward side.
What is the difference between erosion and weathering?
weathering is when rocks are broken up due to wind, rain ice, etc. Erosion is when rock, and or soil are MOVED due to natural forces (rain, wind, etc)
Why is it bad to remove trees from the Himalayas?
It can cause flooding.. and other things.