Geology Unit: Mountains and Tectonic Plates

Miss K introduces lesson 12 on geology, focusing on mountain formation. Key vocabulary includes sea level, shear, and bulge. The lesson covers how tectonic plates build mountains, with examples like the Himalayas and Andes. Different types of mountains, such as fold, fault block, and dome mountains, are explained. The session concludes with review questions and exercises.

What is the average height of the ocean's surface called?

• Sea level

• Tide

• Shear

• Bulge

Which two tectonic plates collided to form the Himalayas?

• Nazca and South American

• Indo-Australian and Eurasian

• Pacific and North American

• African and South American

What type of rocks are commonly found in fold mountains like the Himalayas?

• Igneous

• Basalt

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

Which mountain range is an example of fault-block mountains?

• Alps

• Grand Teton

• Andes

• Himalayas

How are dome mountains typically formed?

• By erosion

• By tectonic plate collision

• By magma pushing upward

• By volcanic eruptions

What is a common feature of dome mountains?

• Flat surfaces

• Steep cliffs

• Rounded tops

• Sharp peaks

What does the word 'shear' mean in the context of mountains?

• Very thin

• Very steep

• Total

• Very wide

Which of the following is an example of something that is very steep?

• A rolling hill

• A gentle slope

• A flat plain

• A high shear cliff

What type of mountain is Mount Rushmore carved into?

• Fault-block mountain

• Fold mountain

• Dome mountain

• Volcanic mountain

What is the primary activity in the exercises section?

• Solving math problems

• Descriptive writing

• Drawing maps

• Conducting experiments