Features Of Mountainous Areas Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a mountain range?
A
A line of mountains that are connected by high ground
2
Q
What is a Valley?
A
A low area of land between mountains.
3
Q
Name a fact about a Valley.
A
It is longer than it is wide.
4
Q
What is a moutain pass?
A
A route through a mountain range or over a mountain ridge.
5
Q
What is a glacier?
A
A slow moving mass of ice often found on polar regions.
6
Q
What is a Plateau?
A
An area of fairly level high ground. Often one or more sides have steep hills.
7
Q
What is a mountain ridge?
A
a continuous tip that stretches between mountains.
