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What is the Matterhorn's height?
What is the Matterhorn's height?
- 3,800 meters
- 6,000 meters
- 5,200 meters
- 4,470 meters (correct)
What distinguishes gemstones from minerals?
What distinguishes gemstones from minerals?
- Gemstones are made from rocks.
- Gemstones are man-made materials.
- Gemstones are rocks composed of more than one element.
- Gemstones have special properties that give them particular value. (correct)
How is igneous rock typically formed?
How is igneous rock typically formed?
- By deposition and lithification of sediment
- By exposure to heat and pressure
- By extrusion of molten rock from geologic features like volcanoes (correct)
- From changes due to environmental pressure
How are the vast majority of mountains formed?
How are the vast majority of mountains formed?
What is the composition of the vast majority of rocks on Earth?
What is the composition of the vast majority of rocks on Earth?
Which type of mountain is the Matterhorn in Switzerland?
Which type of mountain is the Matterhorn in Switzerland?
How is metamorphic rock formed?
How is metamorphic rock formed?
What is the scientific term for the event of mountain formation?
What is the scientific term for the event of mountain formation?
What defines a mountain geologically?
What defines a mountain geologically?
What causes fault block mountains to form?
What causes fault block mountains to form?
What distinguishes sedimentary rocks from other rocks?
What distinguishes sedimentary rocks from other rocks?
How are dome mountains typically formed?
How are dome mountains typically formed?
Which type of mountain is Mount Fuji an example of?
Which type of mountain is Mount Fuji an example of?
What distinguishes hotspot mountains from other types of mountains?
What distinguishes hotspot mountains from other types of mountains?
What is the Grand Tetons known for being?
What is the Grand Tetons known for being?
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