Mountains Uncovered: The Secrets of Earth's Crust and Tectonic Plates

The video explores the formation and growth of mountains. It explains that mountains are formed by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates, which are part of the crust. These plates move slowly, but over millions of years, they can create mountain ranges like the Alps and Andes. Some mountains, like Mount Everest, are still growing due to ongoing plate movement. The video encourages viewers to explore mountains and understand their geological origins.

What is the Earth's crust compared to in the video?

• A giant jigsaw puzzle

• A loaf of bread

• A mountain range

• A piece of cake

What are the large pieces that make up the Earth's crust called?

• Mountains

• Continents

• Plates

• Rocks

How do tectonic plates contribute to the formation of mountains?

• By melting the crust

• By moving away from each other

• By eroding the land

• By pressing against each other

Which of the following mountain ranges was formed by tectonic plates crashing into each other?

• The Andes

• The Himalayas

• The Rockies

• The Pyrenees

How long does it take for mountains to form due to tectonic plate movement?

• A few years

• A few decades

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

What is the annual growth rate of Mount Everest?

• Eight millimeters

• Two millimeters

• Four millimeters

• Six millimeters

Why is Mount Everest still growing?

• Due to human activity

• Because of erosion

• Due to volcanic activity

• Because the plates are still moving

What does the movement of Earth's plates mean for the future landscape?

• It will become flat

• It will disappear

• It will change over time

• It will remain the same

What should you remember when walking on a mountain?

• It was formed by tectonic plates

• It was formed by volcanic activity

• It was formed by erosion

• It was formed by human activity

What is the email address provided for further questions?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]