Mountains

Why does the air get colder as you go up the mountains?

• Because of the water cycle

• Because the altitude increases

• Because of the terraces

• Because of the crops

What is the name of the big ice block in the mountains?

• Mountain peak

• Water vapor

• Glacier

• Valley

What surrounds the glacier?

• Rivers and streams

• Flat areas for farming

• Tall mountains

• Water towers

Where can you see everything below?

• In the valleys

• On top of the mountains

• Inside the glacier

• Along the terraces

A student is writing a research report about mountains. Read the report and complete the task:

Mountains are areas of land that are taller than all of the land around them. Mountains can be found on every continent. Mountains come in different heights and shapes. Some are even so tall that trees cannot grow at the top of them. Some mountains are made of rocks and dirt and sand. Other mountains are made partly of lava from a volcano.

Choose 2 sources that would MOST LIKELY give the student more information on his ideas.

• A website that shows people how to prepare to hike in the mountains

• an article from a book that describes how scientists think mountains were made

• a book telling the story of a young woman's desire to climb the largest mountain in the world

• an online encyclopedia article describing different mountain ranges and types of mountains

• a poster showing a team of people climbing up the side of a steep mountain

True or false

• Mount fuji is taller than mount st. hellens

• Mount st.hellens is taller than mount fuji

The tallest mountain in the United States is found in Alaska and is called

• Denali

• El Capitan

• Mount Everest

How do people make farming more effective in these areas?

• By using terraces

• By building water towers

• By melting the glacier

• By cutting down the mountains

What makes the place a wonderful and fascinating environment to explore?

• The presence of tall mountains

• A lot of water towers

• The growth of crops like wheat and corn

• The combination of mountains, valleys, glaciers, and crops

avalanches

• a hot drink

• a woman's name

• snow or rock slides on a mountain