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What is the Greek origin of the word for mountain?
What is the Greek origin of the word for mountain?
Which of the following is a type of fold mountain?
Which of the following is a type of fold mountain?
During which period does orogeny most actively appear?
During which period does orogeny most actively appear?
Which of the following best describes residual mountains?
Which of the following best describes residual mountains?
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Which mountain range is associated with block mountains?
Which mountain range is associated with block mountains?
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Which streams of mountains are frequently used as sources of hydro-electric power?
Which streams of mountains are frequently used as sources of hydro-electric power?
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Which country produces both gold and silver from its mountains?
Which country produces both gold and silver from its mountains?
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What mountain pasture has been used for cattle rearing in Switzerland and Scandinavia?
What mountain pasture has been used for cattle rearing in Switzerland and Scandinavia?
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What are depositional plains primarily formed by?
What are depositional plains primarily formed by?
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Which mountain slopes are known for their soft woods?
Which mountain slopes are known for their soft woods?
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Which type of plain is best for agricultural and industrial development?
Which type of plain is best for agricultural and industrial development?
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Which plateau is known to be the highest and largest in the world?
Which plateau is known to be the highest and largest in the world?
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What is another name for the clay and sand deposited over large areas during floods?
What is another name for the clay and sand deposited over large areas during floods?
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Flat delta plains are specifically known for their:
Flat delta plains are specifically known for their:
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Which is NOT an example of alluvial plains given in the text?
Which is NOT an example of alluvial plains given in the text?
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Study Notes
Origin of the Word "Mountain"
- The word "mountain" comes from the Greek word "oros"
Types of Fold Mountains
- The Himalayas are a type of fold mountain
Period of Active Orogeny
- Orogeny is most active during the Cenozoic Era
Residual Mountains
- Residual mountains are old mountains that have been eroded over time, leaving behind remnants of their former grandeur.
Block Mountains
- The Vosges Mountains are associated with block mountains
Mountains and Hydro-electric Power
- Himalayan streams are frequently used as sources of hydro-electric power.
Gold and Silver Mining in Mountains
- South Africa produces both gold and silver from its mountains.
Mountain Pastures for Cattle Rearing
- Alps mountain pastures have been used for cattle rearing in Switzerland and Scandinavia.
Formation of Depositional Plains
- Depositional plains are primarily formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers, glaciers, or wind.
Mountain Slopes and Soft Woods
- Northern slopes of mountains are known for their soft woods.
Plains Best for Agricultural and Industrial Development
- Alluvial Plains are best for agricultural and industrial development
The Highest and Largest Plateau
- The Tibetan Plateau is known to be the highest and largest in the world.
Another Name for Flood Deposits
- Loess is another name for the clay and sand deposited over large areas during floods.
Flat Delta Plains: Known For
- Flat delta plains are known for their rich fertile soil and low elevation.
Examples of Alluvial Plains
- The Indus Plain IS NOT an example of alluvial plains
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Test your knowledge of mountains, orogeny, and geological processes in this quiz. Answer questions about the origin of the word for mountain, types of fold mountains, and more.
