World Mountains

Why are mountains important to people?

• The contain minerals.

• They provide places for recreation.

• They are the sources of rivers that provide hydroelectric power.

• All of the above

Two mountain ranges in North America are

• the Himalayan and the Ural Mountains

• the Sierra Nevada and the Atlas Mountains

• the Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains

• the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains

Which is NOT a way mountains are formed?

• shifting plate

• volcanic action

• extinctions

• magma movement deep in the earth

The highest mountain in the world is

• Mount Aconcagua

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mont Blanc

• Mount Everest

Which of the following describes a mountain pass?

• goes over the top of a mountain

• is a tunnel

• is always close to sea level

• is an easier way to cross a mountain range

What is the highest mountain in North America?

• Mount Everest

• Denali

• Mount Aconcagua

• Mount Elbrus

Which is the highest mountain in Africa

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Aconcagua

Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Asia

What mountain range is located in South America?

• Andes

• Alps

• Atlas

• Himalayas

How do mountains create challenges for people?

• They act as barriers that separate people and prevent communication.

• Armies cannot easily invade a country surrounded by mountains.

• It's difficult to farm on steep mountainsides

• All of the above