Landforms: Mountains and Hills

What are mountains known for?

• Low elevations

• Narrow tops and steep sides

• Wide tops and flat sides

• Being shorter than hills

How are younger mountains like the Canadian Rockies described?

• Short and flat

• Tall and jagged

• Wide and smooth

• Low and rounded

What is a characteristic of older mountains like the Appalachians?

• They are underwater

• They have lower relief and are more rounded

• They have sharp peaks

• They are taller than younger mountains

What is the main difference between a mountain and a hill?

• Hills are underwater

• Mountains are shorter than hills

• Mountains are generally taller than hills

• Hills have steep sides

How tall must a mountain be compared to the surrounding land?

• At least 600 meters

• At least 100 meters

• At least 500 meters

• At least 200 meters