Exploring Mountains
A worksheet for 4th graders to learn about mountains, their features, and how they are formed.
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Exploring Mountains
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Mountains are incredible natural landforms that rise high above the surrounding land. They are found all over the world and come in many different shapes and sizes. Let's learn more about them!
1. What is a mountain?
A flat area of land
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
A body of water
A deep valley
2. What is a group or chain of mountains called?
A hill
A plateau
A mountain range
A plain
3. The top of a mountain is called the .
4. Mountains are often formed when two tectonic plates into each other.
5. The weather at the top of a mountain is usually and colder than at the bottom.
6. All mountains are the same height.
True
False
7. Animals and plants that live on mountains have special adaptations to survive the harsh conditions.
True
False
8. Name one famous mountain range in the world.
9. Describe one way mountains are important to people or the environment.
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