Introduction And Features Of Some Mountainous Areas Flashcards
1
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How many continents in the world?
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7
2
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What continents are there?
A
Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania and Antarctica
3
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What is a mountain range?
A
A line of mountains connected by high ground
4
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What is a plateau?
A
High area of ground often having very steep hills on more than one side
5
Q
What is a mountain ridge?
A
A continuous tip that stretches between mountains
6
Q
What is a valley?
A
Low area between mountains
7
Q
What is a glacier?
A
Slow moving mass of ice found on mountains in the polar regions
8
Q
What is a mountain pass?
A
A route through a mountain or over a mountain ridge
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