Mountains Review

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring substance found in Earth's crust.

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What type of mountain are the Appalachian Mountains?

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A folded mountain.

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What does a geologist study?

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Earth.

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What is a plateau?

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A large area of high, flat ground.

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What is an extinct volcano?

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A volcano that is not likely to erupt.

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What is a volcanic mountain?

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A mountain formed by volcanic activity.

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What is a dome mountain?

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A mountain formed by the uplift of rock layers.

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What is a block mountain?

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A mountain formed by the faulting of the Earth's crust.

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What is elevation?

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The height of a place above sea level.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The outermost layer of the Earth.