Mountains: Types, Characteristics, and Importance

Question 1

Which mountain is the highest in the world and is called the 'Peak of the World'?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount McKinley

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a natural part of a mountain?

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Footpath

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Summit

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Slope

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Base

Question 3

What is the name of the highest mountain in the world?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Denali

Question 4

What is the highest point of a mountain called?

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Peak

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Slope

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Valley

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Base

Question 5

Which feature distinguishes a mountain from a hill?

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Height

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Snow-capped peaks

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Grouping

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Rock composition

Question 6

When you look at a mountain, which of these is NOT a part of it?

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The valley

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The peak

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The slope

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The base

Question 7

What is the name of the line that shows the boundary between the part of a mountain that is always covered in snow and the part that is not?

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Snow line

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Altitude line

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Tree line

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Equator line

Question 8

When you start climbing a mountain, which part do you reach first?

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Base

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Peak

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Slope

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Valley

Question 9

Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain?

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The Himalayas

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The Alps

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The Andes

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 10

What are glaciers and how do they form in mountainous areas?

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Glaciers are large masses of snow that form high up on mountains and slowly slide downhill.

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Glaciers are frozen rivers that flow through deep valleys.

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Glaciers form when it rains heavily on top of mountains.

Question 11

What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Mount Fuji

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Ben Nevis

Question 12

What is a mountain?

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A tall hill with steep sides

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A flat area of land surrounded by mountains

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A long, narrow valley

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A large forest

Question 13

Which of these landforms is tall with a sharp peak?

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Mountain

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Hill

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Valley

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Plateau

Question 14

What is the name of the highest point on a mountain?

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The summit

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The base

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The slope

Question 15

What geographical feature is formed when flowing water erodes the base of mountains, creating narrow valleys?

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Canyons

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Plateaus

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Volcanoes

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Hills

Question 16

What is the special line on a mountain where snow stays frozen all year round?

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Snowline

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Summit

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Base

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Slope

Question 17

When mountains come together, they form larger groups. What are these groups called?

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Mountain ranges

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Mountain groups

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Mountain clusters

Question 18

What happens when water gets into cracks in rocks on a mountain and freezes?

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The water expands and breaks the rocks apart.

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The water evaporates and leaves the cracks as they were.

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The water melts and flows out of the cracks.

Question 19

What do we call a group of mountains that are joined together and make a long, high line?

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Mountain range

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Mountain top

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Mountain valley

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Mountain side

Question 20

Which part does NOT belong to a mountain?

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Valley

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Peak

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Slope

Question 21

Which type of mountain is created when hot, liquid rock from a volcano cools and hardens?

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Volcanic mountain

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Folded mountain

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Block mountain

Question 22

What is the name for the line on a mountain above which snow and ice never melt, even in summer?

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Snowline

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Northern Lights

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Peak

Question 23

What is a mountain?

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A large hill with steep sides and a tall peak

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A flat area of land

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A body of water like a river or lake

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A type of rock

Question 24

How do volcanic mountains form?

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When hot, melted rock from deep inside the Earth erupts onto the surface and builds up over time.

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When rocks from deep inside the Earth are pushed up over time.

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When large pieces of the Earth's crust move along a fault line.

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When a large area of land is pushed up by magma underneath the surface.

Question 25

How have mountains shaped stories, art, and beliefs across cultures?

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Mountains have inspired tales, paintings, and sculptures, embodying strength, grandeur, and enigma.

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Mountains have been depicted as battlegrounds and obstacles, representing challenges to conquer.

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Mountains lack cultural significance and are valued solely for their resources.

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Mountains are only significant for scientific study and have no cultural or societal importance.

Question 26

How do mountains affect the water cycle, and how can human actions impact this process?

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Mountains act as natural water towers, storing water in snow and ice and releasing it gradually into rivers.

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Human activities, such as deforestation and pollution, can negatively impact mountain ecosystems and disrupt the water cycle.

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Mountains do not have any significant impact on the water cycle.

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Mountains only affect the water cycle in regions where they are located.

Question 27

What is the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Everest

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

Question 28

What is the process called that creates mountains?

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Orogeny

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Volcanism

Question 29

What is the name of the highest mountain range on Earth?

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The Himalayas

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The Andes

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The Alps

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 30

Which animal is well-adapted to living in mountainous regions?

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Snow leopard

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Polar bear

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 31

Which of these mountains is NOT formed by volcanic activity?

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Fold mountain

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Cinder cone

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Lava dome

Question 32

What type of mountain is Mount Everest?

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Fold Mountain

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Fault-Block Mountain

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Volcanic Mountain

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Plateau

Question 33

Mountains can be formed in different ways. Which of the following is a mountain formed by lava and ash from a volcano?

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Shield volcano

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Plateau

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Fold mountain

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Table mountain

Question 34

The steep slope of a mountain is called what?

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Escarpment

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Base

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Valley

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Peak

Question 35

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Mount Everest

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Kilimanjaro

Question 36

Which type of mountain is formed when layers of rock are pushed together and bent upwards?

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Fold mountain

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Volcanic mountain

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Plateau

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Table mountain

Question 37

What is a mountain pass?

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A narrow path that goes through a mountain range

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A type of mountain formed by volcanic activity

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A flat area at the top of a mountain

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A steep slope of a mountain

Question 38

What are the three main ways that mountains are formed?

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Folding: When layers of rock get squeezed together and pushed upwards

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Faulting: When blocks of rock move along a fault line and create a steep face

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Volcanic Activity: When lava and ash erupt from the Earth's crust and build up

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Erosion: When wind, water, and ice wear away at the surface of the Earth

Question 39

Which mountain is the highest in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Everest

Question 40

What is the name of the tallest mountain range on Earth?

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The Himalayas

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The Andes

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Alps

Question 41

Which of the following resources found in mountains can be replaced naturally?

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Water

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 42

What instrument do we use to measure the height of mountains?

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Altimeter

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 43

Which of the following is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Kinder Scout

Question 44

Which type of mountain is Ben Nevis?

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Fold mountain

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Fault block mountain

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Volcanic mountain

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Dome mountain

Question 45

What is the name of the process that gradually wears away mountains over time?

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Folding

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Uplift

Question 46

Which of these is a characteristic of a fold mountain?

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Formed when layers of rock are pushed together and folded

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Has steep, jagged peaks

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Formed by volcanic eruptions

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Found in areas with frequent earthquakes

Question 47

What is the name of the mountain range that runs through the middle of the United Kingdom?

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Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Rocky Mountains

Question 48

What is the name of the force that pushes up mountains from below?

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Uplift

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Erosion

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Folding

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Weathering

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a type of rock found in mountains?

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Plastic

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 50

What is the name of the process that breaks rocks down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Uplift

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Folding

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Erosion

Question 51

What's the tallest mountain in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Everest

Question 52

Which mountain range is in the northern part of England?

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Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Andes

Question 53

How are mountains formed when rock layers are pushed together and folded?

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Folding

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Erosion

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Glaciation

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Volcanic activity

Question 54

Which mountain was created by volcanic activity?

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Mount Fuji

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Grand Canyon

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Aconcagua

Question 55

What is the highest mountain in Europe?

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Mount Blanc

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Mount Everest

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Ben Nevis

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a way that mountains can help the environment?

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Causing pollution

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Providing a habitat for animals and plants

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Protecting watersheds

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Creating natural barriers against erosion

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of living near mountains?

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Limited access to transportation

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Fresh air and clean water

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Protection from extreme weather

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Opportunities for outdoor recreation

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by people living in mountainous areas?

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Abundance of natural resources

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Limited access to healthcare and education

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Isolation from urban centers

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Extreme weather conditions

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a way mountains are made?

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Wind and rain wearing away mountains

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Volcanoes

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Rocks folding

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Pushing from inside the Earth

Question 60

Which of the following is the highest mountain above sea level?

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Mount Everest

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Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

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K2

Question 61

Which of the following forces creates mountains?

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Plate tectonics

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Gravity

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Water

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Wind

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mountains?

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They are a source of pollution.

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They store water.

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They offer opportunities for recreation.

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They provide habitats for plants and animals.

Question 63

Which of the following best describes a plateau?

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It is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding area.

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It is formed by volcanic eruptions.

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It has steep, rocky sides.

Question 64

Which of the following mountains is a volcano?

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Snowdon

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Ben Nevis

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Grand Teton