Term 1b
MOUNTAINS
A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth by over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.
Find the definitions of the following words / phrases erode surface Mountain range occur
volcano conditions steep
tectonic glaciers landform
formed isolated limited
locally summit raise
Sea level
peak
base
ridge
Term 1b
MOUNTAINS
Write some key facts about some of the most famous mountain areas in the world. Name of Name of Location Amazing facts Mountain Mountain Range
K2
Chimborazo
The Matterhorn Mount Olympus Mount Everest
Scafell Pike
Term 1b
MOUNTAINS
Mountain Activity
Skiing
Mountain biking Hiking
Mountaineering Potholing / caving
Horseback riding
Describe the activity
Equipment needed
Information and advice
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MOUNTAINS
Match the picture with the activity.
Cut out and stick these pictures in your book.
Hiking
Rock climbing
Caving
Mountaineering
Skiing
Mountain horse back riding
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MOUNTAINS
How do we identify a mountain area? There are particular features that make a mountain environment unique. We must investigate further to discover the features of a mountain environment.
Landscape
Plants
Animals
The tree line
The climate
Term 1b
MOUNTAINS
The Tree Line
(also known as the timber line) The tree line is the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. Beyond the tree line, they are unable to grow because of inappropriate environmental conditions (usually cold temperatures or lack of moisture). The tree line, like many other natural lines (lake boundaries, for example), appears well-defined (easy to see) from a distance, but upon sufficiently close inspection, it is a gradual transition (change) in most places. Trees grow shorter towards the inhospitable climate until they simply stop growing. This is the tree line