Marvellous Mountains

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Elbrus

How are mountains ranges formed?

• By the erosion of rocks

• By the collision of tectonic plates

• By the melting of glaciers

• By the flow of rivers

What type of climate is usually found at the top of high mountains?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Polar

• Temperate

Which of the following is a famous mountain range in Europe?

• The Andes

• The Rockies

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

What is a common physical feature of mountains?

• Flat plains

• Steep slopes

• Sandy beaches

• Dense forests

How do mountains impact the weather in nearby areas?

• They make it always sunny

• They block rain clouds

• They create strong winds

• They have no impact

What is the difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is found on the surface, lava is underground

• Magma is underground, lava is on the surface

• Magma is cold, lava is hot

• Magma is solid, lava is liquid

What is the main reason why it is colder at the top of a mountain than at the bottom?

• The air is thinner

• The sun is further away

• There are more clouds

• It is closer to the moon

What is the summit of a mountain?

• The base of the mountain

• The middle part of the mountain

• The highest point of the mountain

• The steepest slope of the mountain

What is the tree line on a mountain?

• The line where the mountain starts

• The line where trees stop growing

• The line where the snow starts

• The line where the mountain ends