10 Questions
What is the main difference between a mountain and a hill?
Altitude
Which type of rock is typically formed by the cooling of molten rock?
Igneous rock
What are gemstones known for?
Having special properties
How do sedimentary rocks typically appear?
With a sandy texture and visual layers
What elements are most abundant in rocks on Earth?
Oxygen and silicon
What is the scientific term for the event of mountain formation?
Orogeny
Which type of mountains are formed when magma pushes up close to the surface of the Earth but then doesn't erupt?
Dome mountains
How are volcanic mountains formed?
From a volcano erupting multiple times from the same vent
Which mountain range features fold mountains, where two tectonic plates collide and move into each other?
The Himalayas
What is the likely cause of mountain formation for a fault block mountain?
Fault in Earth's crust pushing rock material into the sky
Explore the geological process behind the formation of mountains, one of the most striking features on Earth. Learn about the composition of mountains and the distinction between mountains, hills, mounds, and plateaus.
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