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What process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountains?
What process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountains?
Which of the following is the highest landform on Earth?
Which of the following is the highest landform on Earth?
What geographical feature was created by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates?
What geographical feature was created by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates?
What is the Mariana Trench known for?
What is the Mariana Trench known for?
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Which of the following describes plains?
Which of the following describes plains?
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Study Notes
Mountain Formation
- Mountains are formed by volcanic activity.
- The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas.
- Mount Everest is 8,849 meters above sea level.
- The Himalayas are located between Nepal and Tibet.
- The Himalayas are 320 to 400 km wide and 1500 km long.
- The Himalayas were formed 40 to 50 million years ago when the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate.
- The collision pushed the crust upwards, creating the Himalayas.
Plains
- Plains are large, flat areas of low land.
- The Great Plains in the mid-United States are an example of a plain.
- Plains are important for agriculture, including crop cultivation and animal husbandry.
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Description
This quiz explores the processes of mountain formation, focusing on volcanic activity and tectonic plate movements, particularly in the Himalayas. Additionally, it covers the nature and significance of plains, using examples like the Great Plains in the United States. Test your knowledge of these geographical features and their importance!
