Topografías: montañas y colinas

The video discusses the characteristics and types of mountains, highlighting the differences between young and old mountains, such as the Canadian Rockies and the Appalachians. It also explains the distinction between mountains and hills, noting that mountains are generally taller, with a minimum height of 600 meters above the surrounding terrain.

What are some key features of mountains?

• They are always covered in snow.

• They have wide bases and flat tops.

• They are low in elevation and have gentle slopes.

• They have narrow tops and steep sides.

How do young mountains like the Canadian Rockies differ from older ones like the Appalachians?

• Older mountains are taller and more jagged.

• Older mountains have more relief and are sharper.

• Young mountains are taller and more jagged.

• Young mountains are shorter and rounder.

Which of the following is a characteristic of older mountains?

• They have less relief and are rounder.

• They are newly formed and still growing.

• They are located only in the northern hemisphere.

• They are taller and have sharp peaks.

What is a general difference between a mountain and a hill?

• Mountains are always covered in snow.

• Hills are taller than mountains.

• Mountains are usually at least 600 meters above the surrounding terrain.

• Hills have narrow tops and steep sides.

At what minimum height above the surrounding terrain is a landform typically considered a mountain?

• 800 meters

• 400 meters

• 200 meters

• 600 meters