a large area of high but level ground

Two mountain ranges located in North America are?

The Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains

Which of the following describes a mountain pass?

is an easier way to cross a mountain range

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Unit Assessment: Review World Mountains

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1
Which elevation would be the coldest place on a mountain?
3,000 feet
10,000 feet
5,000 feet
1,500 feet
2
What is a plateau?
a low place in the mountains, often created by a river
a jagged place in the mountains lover than surrounding peaks
a large area of high but level ground
none of the above
3
People living in the Andes Mountains have adapted to the effects of
volcanic eruptions
high elevation
frequent, heavy rainfall
earthquakes
4
Which is not a way mountains are formed?
shifting plate
Volcanic action
extinctions
magma movement deep in the earth
5
Why are mountains important to people?
They contain minerals
They provide places for recreation
all of the above
They are the sources of rivers that provide hydroelectric power
6
How do mountains create challenges for people?
winds cannot easily carry moisture across mountains
all of the above
Armies cannot easily invade a country surrounded by mountains
People with common interests may face communication problems
7
Two mountain ranges located in North America are?
the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains
The Rocky and the Appalachian Mountains
the Sierra Nevada and the Atlas Mountains
the Himalayan and the Ural Moountains
8
The highest mountain in the world is
Mount Aconcagua
Mont Blanc
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
9
Which of the following describes a mountain pass?
is a tunnel
is always close to sea level
is an easier way to cross a mountain range
goes over the top of a mountain
10
Which is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount Elbrus
11
Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in
Asia
North America
South America
Europe
12
An extinct volcano is
steep
likley to erupt
flat
not likely to erupt
13
Which is one form of adaptation that allows animals to live on mountains?
thin, light hair
longer legs on one side of the body
hoofs with sharp edges
large antlers
14
What mountain range is located in South America?
Atlas
Alps
Himalayas
Andes

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