Two mountain ranges in North America are...

the Rocky & Appalachian Mountains

Which of the following describes a mountain pass?

is an easier way to cross a mountain range

a large area of high but level ground

Which is one form of adaptation that allows animals to live in the mountains?

longer legs on one side of the body

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CKHG World Mountains

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Core Knowledge Grade 4 Unit 1

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1
Definition: to go into a sleeplike state during the winter and live off body fat
hibernate
tunnel
survive
generator
2
People living in the Andes Mountains have adapted to the effects of ...
earthquakes
high elevations
volcanic eruptions
frequent rainfall
3
Which is NOT a way that mountains are formed?
shifting plates
volcanic action
extinctions
magma movement deep in the earth
4
Definition: a machine that makes electricity
tunnel
terrace
dam
generator
5
How do mountains create challenges for people?
Armies can't easily invade a place surrounded by mountains
People with common interests may face communication problems
all of the above
Winds cannot easily carry moisture across mountains
6
Why are mountains important to people?
They contain minerals
They provide places for recreation
They are sources of rivers that provide hydroelectric power
all of the above
7
Definition: to stay alive
elevation
hibernate
survive
generator
8
Which mountain range is located in South America?
Himalayas
Alps
Andes
Atlas
9
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in...
North America
Asia
Europe
South America
10
Two mountain ranges in North America are...
the Himalayans & Ural Mountains
the Sierra Nevada & the Atlas Mountains
the Rocky & Appalachian Mountains
the Alps & the Caucasus Mountains
11
Which of the following describes a mountain pass?
is always close to sea level
is a tunnel
goes over the top of the mountain
is an easier way to cross a mountain range
12
The highest mountain in the world is...
Mount Blanc
Mount Everest
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Kilimanjaro
13
Definition: a colorless or lightly colored hard mineral
magma
crystal
terrace
mineral
14
Which elevation would be the coldest place?
1,500 feet
5,000 feet
3,000 feet
10,000 feet
15
Definition: the distance above sea level of a spot on Earth's surface
terrace
crystal
elevation
tunnel
16
Definition: a wall used to stop the flow of water
dam
mineral
tunnel
hibernate
17
Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Elbrus
Mount Everest
Mount Aconcagua
18
Definition: a passage through or under a mountain
dam
magma
elevation
tunnel
19
An extinct volcano is...
likely to erupt again
not likely to erupt again
flat
steep
20
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Denali
Mount Everest
Mount Elbrus
Mount Aconcagua
21
What is a plateau?
none of the above
a large area of high but level ground
a low place in the mountains, often created by a river
a jagged place in the mountains lower than surrounding peaks
22
Definition: a naturally occurring substance found in Earth's crust
magma
terrace
crystal
mineral
23
Which is one form of adaptation that allows animals to live in the mountains?
hoofs with sharp edges
thin, light hair
large antlers
longer legs on one side of the body
24
Definition: melted rock from inside Earth's crust
mineral
magma
Your teacher's morning coffee
crystal
25
Definition: to build level surfaces on a mountainside
dam
tunnel
terrace
elevation

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