Mountains and hill

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What is the geologic term for tectonic mountain building?

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Orogeny

Front

Mesas is to buttes as mountains are to what?

Back

Hills

Front

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

Back

Grabens

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?

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They are formed by tectonic activity.

Front

What are the two main types of mountains?

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Fold mountains and fault-block mountains.

Front

What is a mesa?

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A flat-topped hill with steep sides.

Front

What is a butte?

Back

A smaller, isolated hill with steep sides, similar to a mesa.

Front

What is the process of erosion?

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The wearing away of the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

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Mountains are generally taller and steeper than hills.