Mountains: Types, Ranges, and Formation Explained

The video introduces mountains, describing them as natural elevations of the Earth's surface, often higher than the surrounding area. It explains the types of mountains: fold, block, and volcanic, detailing their formation processes. Fold mountains form from tectonic plates moving together, block mountains from plates moving apart, and volcanic mountains from eruptions. The video highlights the importance of mountains as water sources, ecological habitats, and tourist attractions, offering resources like water, flora, and fauna, and opportunities for sports and tourism.

What is a mountain range?

• A mountain under the sea

• A type of volcanic mountain

• A series of mountains

• A single mountain

Which of the following is NOT a type of mountain?

• Block mountain

• River mountain

• Fold mountain

• Volcanic mountain

Which of the following is an example of a young fold mountain?

• The Alps

• The Himalayas

• The Aravali range

• The Andes

What is the lower part of a fold in fold mountains called?

• Hursts

• Graben

• Syncline

• Anticline

What is the term for the uplifted blocks in block mountains?

• Syncline

• Graben

• Hursts

• Anticline

Which of the following is an example of a block mountain?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Sierra Nevada

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

Which mountain is formed due to volcanic eruptions?

• Fold mountain

• Block mountain

• Volcanic mountain

• Mountain range

What forms when molten magma solidifies and cools over time?

• Mountain range

• Fold mountain

• Block mountain

• Volcanic mountain

What is a significant source of water in mountains?

• Glaciers

• Rainfall

• Rivers

• Lakes

Which activity is NOT typically associated with mountain tourism?

• Skiing

• Rafting

• Surfing

• Paragliding