MOUNTAINS

What are the differences between hills and mountains?

• A hill is a rounded peak with no clearly defined summit while a mountain is a steep slope

• Mountains have an elevation of fewer than 2,000 feet.

• Hills are known as رواسي

• Hill is a natural earthen mound formed by only faulting.

How many times are mountains (رواسي) mentioned in the Quran?

• 25 times

• 5 times

• 10 times

• 15 times

Which Surah is mentioned in our presentation relating to mountains?

• Surah An Nahl (16:1)

• Surah Luqman (31:12)

• Surah Al-Falaq (113:2)

• Surah Luqman (31:10)

What is the purpose of Mountains mentioned in Surah An-Nahl verse 15?

• Biodiversity and ecosystem

• Cultural and historical significance

• To protect and avoid the earth from moving and shaking

• To let humans hike and do activities that benefit them

What is the name of the highest mountain in the world?

• Mount Kanchenjunga

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kinabalu

• Mount Fuji

What is the meaning of Isostasy?

• Isostasy refers to the movement of tectonic plates.
• Isostasy describes the weathering of rocks in the Earth's crust.
• Isostasy refers to the rising or settling of a portion of the Earth's lithosphere

• Isostasy is the process of oceanic trench formation.