Y6: Mountain Formation and Weather Quiz

What is the starting line of the snow-covered part of a mountain called?

• Cloud line

• Snow line

• Equator line

• Rain line

Which side of the mountain receives less rain or snow?

• Windward side

• Shadow side

• Leeward side

• Sunny side

Which agent causes rocks to break down into smaller pieces by getting into tiny cracks and freezing?

• Ice

• Temperature

• Wind

• Rainwater

In what type of climate does the temperature changes drastically during the day and night causing rocks to weaken?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

• Desert

What is the term for the loose fragments of rocks formed by weathering found near the bottom of the mountain?

• Pebble

• Boulder

• Gravel

• Scree

What natural agent can force cracks in rocks open by growing bigger and breaking off pieces of the rocks?

• Rainwater

• Glaciers

• Wind

• Plant roots

What is the term for the slow-moving sheets of ice that can wear away rocks and change the shape of mountains?

• Avalanche

• Hailstorm

• Tsunami

• Glacier

Which side of the mountain is said to be in a rain shadow as it does not receive rain or snow?

• Shadow side

• Leeward side

• Sunny side

• Windward side

What is the process that plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface over time by breaking down rocks and other materials?

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

In what type of climate does the temperature changes drastically during the day and night causing rocks to weaken?

• Desert

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar