Geography of Mountain Ranges
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What is the 2nd highest point in the Philippines?

  • Rocky Mountains
  • Mt. Pulag (correct)
  • Transantarctic Mountains
  • Kitanglad Mountain Range

    • Which mountain range is considered the tallest in North America?

  • Transantarctic Mountains
  • Rocky Mountains (correct)
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Andes Mountains

    • What type of mountains are formed by the collision of two or more tectonic plates?

  • Fault-block Mountains
  • Residual Mountains
  • Fold Mountains (correct)
  • Volcanic Mountains

    • Which mountain range divides Antarctica into two parts?

    <p>Transantarctic Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which range is found near the equator?

    <p>Andes Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the Rocky Mountains?

    <p>Steep, sloping sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the Sahara Desert's dryness?

    <p>Mountain ranges blocking moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about volcanoes?

    <p>Volcanoes can issue molten rock and gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tectonic plates form the Earth's continents?

    <p>Continental plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the Earth is primarily responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

    <p>Upper Mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about oceanic plates?

    <p>They are thinner and denser than continental plates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the formation of volcanoes?

    <p>Crustal movement due to tectonic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of volcanic hazard involves the dangerous flow of molten rock?

    <p>Lava Flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How thick can the Earth's crust vary?

    <p>5 km - 50 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a volcanic hazard?

    <p>Tsunami</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

    <p>Solid materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the core in relation to the Earth's mantle?

    <p>It generates heat energy to keep the mantle molten.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for the continuous reshaping and formation of Earth's crust?

    <p>Seafloor spreading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layers make up the Earth's core?

    <p>Outer core is semi-liquid and inner core is solid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lava is characterized as light-colored and high in silica?

    <p>Rhyolitic lava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the area in the Earth's mantle where magma rises to create volcanic activity?

    <p>Hotspot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist proposed the concept of Seafloor Spreading in the early 1960s?

    <p>Harry Hess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of basaltic lava?

    <p>Low in viscosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of tectonic plate movements at fault lines?

    <p>Occurrence of earthquakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which volcanic feature is typically formed by basaltic lava?

    <p>Shield volcanoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological feature is often formed at divergent boundaries?

    <p>Mid-ocean ridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range typically associated with rhyolitic lava?

    <p>800 C - 1000 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process is responsible for the creation of the Philippine archipelago?

    <p>Plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process describes the rising, spreading, and sinking of materials in the mantle?

    <p>Convection currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the boundary between tectonic plates?

    <p>Fault line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of rhyolite rock?

    <p>It has aphanitic texture due to rapid cooling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of sonar in the study of seafloor spreading?

    <p>To determine underwater distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the single landmass that existed around 250 million years ago?

    <p>Pangea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the discovery of rocks of the same type and age across the Atlantic Ocean indicate?

    <p>Continents were once connected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of Plate Tectonics?

    <p>Alfred Wegener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant geological process is referred to as orogeny?

    <p>The uplifting and buckling of Earth's crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did Laurasia and Gondwanaland form?

    <p>Early Jurassic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions were included in Laurasia?

    <p>North America, Europe, and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hints at a single mountain range between the Appalachian and Caledonian mountains?

    <p>Matching geological ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the large ocean that existed during the time of Pangea?

    <p>Panthalassa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mountains and Mountain Ranges

    • Atlas Mountains: 2nd highest point in the Philippines, located in Africa at 2938m (9639 ft).
    • Kitanglad Mountain Range: Home to Mt. Pulag, the 3rd highest point in the Philippines at 2922m (9587 ft).
    • Rocky Mountains: Tallest mountain range in North America, located west of North America, characterized by steep slopes and sharp edges.
    • Andes Mountains: Found in South America, features confined summit and significant local relief; part of a major mountain range system.
    • Transantarctic Mountains: Divide Antarctica into two parts; important geographical feature of the continent.
    • Great Dividing Range: Stretching across Australia, it influences weather patterns and contributes to moisture scarcity in the area.

    Geological Structures

    • Volcanoes: Formed as a vent in the crust, associated with tectonic activity; include both active and inactive types.
    • Types of Mountain Formation:
      • Fold Mountains: Created by the collision of tectonic plates, leading to crust buckling.
      • Evidence includes orogeny (uplifting and folding) and geological features related to plate tectonics.
    • Tectonic Plates: Comprised of oceanic (thinner, denser) and continental (thicker, less dense) crust types. Movement of these plates leads to geological formations.

    Earth Layers

    • Earth’s Crust: Varies in thickness from 5 km to 50 km, includes both oceanic and continental crust.
    • Mantle: Divided into upper and lower sections; the upper mantle works with the lithosphere to facilitate tectonic plate movement.
    • Core: Composed of inner (solid) and outer (semi-liquid) core; generates heat needed to maintain mantle mobility.

    Volcanic Activity

    • Volcanoes can occur at tectonic plate boundaries or hotspots where magma rises to the surface.
    • Common volcanic hazards: Lava flows, ash falls, volcanic bombs, and lahars.
    • Types of Lava:
      • Rhyolitic Lava: Light-colored, high in silica, explosive in nature, ranges from 800°C to 1000°C.
      • Basaltic Lava: Dark-colored, low in silica, less explosive, forms shield volcanoes.

    Seafloor Spreading

    • Concept of seafloor spreading involves divergence of tectonic plates, leading to new crust formation.
    • Evidence includes matching geological formations across continents, supporting the theory of plate tectonics and prior landmass formations.
    • Harry Hess' theory in the early 1960s proposed seafloor spreading as a key mechanism for plate tectonics.

    Historical Geography

    • Pangea: Supercontinent existed around 250 million years ago, contained almost all landmasses; supports the theory of continental drift.
    • Laurasia and Gondwanaland: Formed during the Early Jurassic Period, showcasing the continuous split of continents over geological time.
    • Fossils and geological matching reveal shared origins of mountain ranges across separate landmasses, such as the Appalachian and Caledonian Mountains.

    Tectonic Activity and Earthquake Generation

    • Most earthquakes occur along fault lines where tectonic plates interact.
    • Pacific Ocean region known as the "Ring of Fire" is a hotbed for earthquakes and volcanic activity.
    • Movement in the Earth’s layers driven by convection currents contributes to both mountain building and volcanic activity.

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    Explore the intriguing aspects of various mountain ranges, including the Atlas Mountains and notable peaks in the Philippines. This quiz covers geographical features, elevations, and the environmental significance of these natural formations. Test your knowledge on mountains from Africa to Asia!

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