Mountain Formation and Earth's Processes

The video tutorial introduces students to Earth's landforms, focusing on mountains. It explains the processes that form landforms, distinguishing between endogenous and exogenous processes. The tutorial categorizes mountains into fold, block, and volcanic types, detailing their formation and characteristics. It also highlights the importance of mountains in terms of climate, resources, and biodiversity.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by land?

• 29%

• 50%

• 71%

• 15%

Which process involves forces occurring deep inside the Earth's surface?

• Erosion

• Exogenous processes

• Endogenous processes

• Weathering

What is the primary agent responsible for carrying weathered material?

• Wind

• Rivers

• Glaciers

• All of the above

Which type of mountain is formed by the compression of tectonic plates?

• Block mountains

• Dome mountains

• Volcanic mountains

• Fold mountains

What is the Aravalli range an example of?

• Young fold mountain

• Volcanic mountain

• Old fold mountain

• Block mountain

Which mountain range is considered a young fold mountain?

• The Appalachians

• The Himalayas

• The Aravallis

• The Urals

How are block mountains formed?

• By folding of the Earth's crust

• By sinking of land between faults

• By volcanic eruptions

• By erosion

What is a characteristic feature of volcanic mountains?

• Rounded peaks

• Deep valleys

• Steep sides

• Flat tops

Which mountain is an example of a volcanic mountain?

• The Rockies

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• The Andes

• Mount Everest

What role do mountains play in climate?

• They decrease rainfall

• They act as climatic barriers

• They increase humidity

• They have no effect