Mountains by Seymour Simon

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What is a fault block mountain?

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A mountain formed by the pulling apart or breaking of rocks.

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What type of mountain are the Hawaiian Islands?

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Volcanic mountains.

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What type of vegetation is usually found on the lower slopes of a mountain?

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Dense broadleaf forest.

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What does 'crust' mean in geology?

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The top layer of the earth's surface.

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What type of mountain is the Alps?

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Folded mountains.

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What are volcanic mountains?

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Mountains formed by volcanic activity, where magma erupts from the earth's crust.

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What are folded mountains?

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Mountains formed by the folding of the earth's crust due to tectonic forces.

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What is an example of a fault block mountain?

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Sierra Nevada in the United States.

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What is the main characteristic of dome mountains?

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Mountains that are formed by magma pushing up from below the earth's crust, creating a dome shape.

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What is the difference between volcanic and folded mountains?

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Volcanic mountains are formed by eruptions, while folded mountains are formed by the folding of the earth's crust.