Mountain Belts In The Philippines Flashcards
This is formed by the movement of tectonic plates, present all over the Philippine archipelago.
Mountains
This is formed by the movement of tectonic plates, present all over the Philippine archipelago.
Mountains
Groups of mountain rangers similar in form, structure, and alignment
Mountain Belts
Why don’t philippine mountains have alpine peaks?
Because the Philippines is near the equator, and the land faces the sun almost directly.
What is the most prominent and well-known mountain range in the Philippines?
Central Cordillera Mountain Range
Where is the Central Cordillera mountain range located?
It cuts from the North to Central boundary of Luzon.
What is the difference between mountains and mountain belts?
Mountains are land forms formed by the movement of tectonic plates. However Mountain belts are groups of mountain ranges similar in form structure and alignment.
What mountain is considered the highest peak of Central cordillera?
Mt. Pulag
How high is mount Pulag?
2922m ( Highest in Luzon, third highest in the Philippines.)
Which modern is considered the longest mountain range and oldest oregon in thr Philippines?
Sierra Madre
Which mountain range connects Sierra Madre and Central Cordillera?
Caraballo Mountains
Which mountain range is home to the Cagayan river (longest in the Philippines)?
Caraballo Mountains
Where is Sierra Madre mountain range located?
Cagayan
What is an ophiolite?
An abducted slice of oceanic crust emplaced during subduction.
Which mountain is considered an ophiolite located at the Western island of Luzon?
Zambales mountains.
