5 Questions
How are fold mountains formed?
By the pushing and stretching of plates
What characteristic is unique to fault-block mountains?
Rectangular blocks
Which type of mountain is Mt. Saint Helens an example of?
Volcanic mountains
What causes the formation of volcanic mountains?
Cooling of magma
What geological process results in fault-block mountains?
Tensional forces causing cracks in the crust
Learn about the formation and destruction of mountains by natural forces, as well as the layers of the Earth's surface including the crust. Explore the gradual process of mountain formation and how the Earth's surface is composed of various elements.
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