Mountains

Front

What type of mountains form when softer materials bend under a force?

Back

Fold mountains.

Front

What landforms occur when tectonic plates push into each other?

Back

Convergent landforms.

Front

What is a crack in the terrain called?

Back

A rift.

Front

What is the height of a landform above sea level called?

Back

Elevation.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a mountain range: the Himalayas, Denali, the Alps, or the Andes?

Back

Denali.

Front

What are the two main types of mountains?

Back

Fold mountains and fault-block mountains.

Front

What is the process called when mountains are formed by volcanic activity?

Back

Volcanism.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a mountain?

Back

Summit.

Front

What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?

Back

Mountains are generally taller and steeper than hills.

Front

What is the term for a series of mountains connected together?

Back

Mountain range.