Understanding Mountains and Plate Tectonics

What is the most common type of mountain formed by the movement of Earth's crustal plates?

• Fold mountains

• Volcanic mountains

• Dome mountains

• Block mountains

In the hands-on activity, what do the towels represent?

• The atmosphere

• The ocean

• The Earth's crust

• The Earth's core

What happens to the towel layers when you push them together?

• They separate

• They fold into mountain-like shapes

• They flatten out

• They become rigid

How might the appearance of towel mountains change if you push the towels together more forcefully?

• They will become softer

• They will not change

• They will form sharper peaks

• They will become smaller

What is suggested to do after experimenting with towel mountains?

• Try different methods and have fun

• Ask a friend for help

• Write a report

• Watch another video