TEST - Mountains - Holden

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What is a Sherpa?

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A Sherpa is a group of people native to Nepal, known for their skills in mountain climbing.

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What happens at colliding, compressing boundaries in geology?

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At colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks are warped and folded into hills and mountains.

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What type of mountain is formed by volcanic activity?

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Volcanoes are mountains formed by volcanic activity, examples include Hawaii, Yellowstone, and the Cascade mountain range.

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What characterizes Fault-Block Mountains?

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Fault-Block Mountains are characterized by abrupt steep outcroppings.

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What are the two main types of folding in geology?

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The two main types of folding are Synclines and Anticlines.

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Define Fold Mountains.

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Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to fold.

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What is a Block Mountain?

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Block Mountains are formed when large blocks of the Earth's crust are lifted or tilted.

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What is a Volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

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What is the difference between Synclines and Anticlines?

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Synclines are downward folds in rock layers, while Anticlines are upward folds.

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What are Erosional Mountains?

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Erosional Mountains are formed by the wearing away of the Earth's surface by wind, water, and ice.