Mountains and hill

Front

What is the geologic term for tectonic mountain building?

Back

Orogeny

Front

Mesas is to buttes as mountains are to what?

Back

Hills

Front

What do geologists think is causing the Himalaya Mountains to rise?

Back

Collision of tectonic plates

Front

How are volcanoes different from other mountains?

Back

They are formed by tectonic activity.

Front

What is another name for the valley-like formations found in rift systems?

Back

Grabens

Front

What are the two main types of mountains?

Back

Fold mountains and fault-block mountains.

Front

What is the process of erosion and how does it affect mountains?

Back

Erosion wears down mountains over time, shaping their features.

Front

What role do tectonic plates play in mountain formation?

Back

Tectonic plates collide, pull apart, or slide past each other, leading to mountain formation.

Front

What is a plateau and how does it differ from a mountain?

Back

A plateau is a flat elevated area, while a mountain is a raised landform with steep slopes.

Front

What is the significance of the Himalayas in terms of geology?

Back

They are the highest mountain range in the world, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.