Introduction to Mountain Formation
Students learn about the basic processes that lead to the formation of different types of mountains.
Key Questions
- Explain the forces within the Earth that cause mountains to form.
- Differentiate between fold mountains and volcanic mountains.
- Predict where new mountain ranges might form in the future.
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