Exploring Mountains

A Grade 6 social studies worksheet exploring mountains, their formation, types, and impact on human life.

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SS.6.G.1.1SS.6.G.1.2mountainsgeographylandformssocial studiesgrade 6

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1. What is the process called when two tectonic plates collide and push up to form mountains?

Erosion

Volcanism

Folding

Weathering

2. Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in the world?

Himalayas

Andes

Sahara

Rocky Mountains

3. The highest point of a mountain is called its .

4. Mountains can be formed by volcanic activity, folding of the Earth's crust, or .

5. Describe two ways mountains influence the climate of a region.

6. Mountains are always isolated landforms and never occur in chains.

True

False

Examine the diagram below showing how mountains are formed.

7. Based on the diagram and your knowledge, explain the different ways mountains are formed.