CKHG World Mountains

What mountain is formed when two plates are pushed together and creates folds?

• Fold

• Dome

• Volcanic

• Block

What mountain is formed from an opening in the earths crust that spits out lava?

• Volcanic

• Block

• Fault

• Fold

Plateau mountains have what kind of tops?

• Flat

• Steep

• Pointy

• Round

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

• Mont Blanc

• Mount Suribachi

A __________ is an opening in the Earth's crust that allows magma, hot ash and gases to escape.

• volcano

• earthquake

• tsunami

Are there mountains under the sea?

• yes

• no

Where are the Himalayas?

• North-America

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

Very few people live in the mountains due to :

• harsh climate

• difficult to build houses and roads

• agriculture is difficult due to thin soil cover

• all of the above.

Some mountains have snow on their peaks.

• True

• False

Many mountains together in long chains are called mountain ranges.

• True

• False