Mountains and hill

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

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Grabens are valley-like formations that occur in rift systems, formed by the downward displacement of a block of the Earth's crust.

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

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The Himalaya Mountains are rising due to the collision of tectonic plates, specifically the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate.

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How are volcanoes different from other mountains?

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Volcanoes are formed by volcanic activity, which involves the eruption of magma from beneath the Earth's crust, unlike other mountains that may form through tectonic activity, erosion, or uplift.

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What is the geologic term for tectonic mountain building?

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Orogeny is the process of mountain building through tectonic forces, leading to the formation of mountain ranges.

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Mesas is to buttes as mountains are to?

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Hills are to mountains as mesas are to buttes; both pairs represent different elevations and landforms.

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What are the main types of mountains?

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The main types of mountains include fold mountains, fault-block mountains, volcanic mountains, and dome mountains.

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What is a fold mountain?

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Fold mountains are formed when two tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to fold and create peaks.

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What is a fault-block mountain?

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Fault-block mountains are formed when large blocks of the Earth's crust are lifted or tilted due to tectonic forces.

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What is a volcanic mountain?

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Volcanic mountains are formed by the accumulation of volcanic material, such as lava and ash, from eruptions.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.