WHAY ARE MOUNTAINS IMPORTANT?

WHAT IS A MOUNTAIN?

• A mountain is a small hill that is not elevated.
• A mountain is a type of large body of water.
• A mountain is a flat area of land.
• A mountain is a large landform that rises significantly above its surroundings.

WHAT IS FLORA AND FAUNA?

• Flora is the plant life, and fauna is the animal life of a region.
• Flora refers to the weather patterns of a region.
• Flora and fauna are terms used for geological formations.
• Fauna includes only aquatic animals.

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HOW DO MOUNTAINS AFFECT WEATHER?

• Mountains affect weather by altering wind patterns, causing orographic lift, and creating rain shadows.
• Mountains create consistent weather conditions year-round.
• Mountains only affect temperature, not precipitation.
• Mountains have no impact on weather patterns.

HOW DO MOUNTAINS HELP WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY?

• Mountains reduce the efficiency of solar panels.
• Mountains enhance wind energy, hydropower, and solar energy generation.
• Mountains have no impact on energy generation.
• Mountains primarily generate geothermal energy.

HOW ARE MOUNTAINS A SOURCE OF WATER?

• Mountains are primarily made of ice, which melts to form lakes.
• Mountains absorb water from the atmosphere and release it as vapor.
• Mountains are a source of water by capturing precipitation and facilitating runoff into rivers and streams.
• Mountains create water through volcanic activity.

HOW DO MOUNTAINS FACILITATE RECREATION?

• Mountains facilitate recreation by providing diverse terrains for activities like hiking, skiing, and climbing.
• Mountains hinder recreational activities due to their steepness.
• Mountains are primarily used for agricultural purposes.
• Mountains only provide flat surfaces for sports like soccer.

WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF MOUNTAINS?

• Mountains offer natural resources, recreational activities, biodiversity, climate regulation, water sources, and tourism opportunities.
• Mountains are only useful for mining minerals.
• Mountains have no impact on local weather.
• Mountains are primarily made of sand.