Mountains Flashcards
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Himalayas
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A mountain range in Asia
2
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Appalachians
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A mountain range in the eastern part of the United States
3
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Alps
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A mountain range in Europe
4
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Andes
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A mountain range in South America
5
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Fahrenheit
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A measurement of temperature, mostly used in the United States
6
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Plates
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Large sections of Earth’s crust
7
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Strata
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Layers of rock
8
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Crust
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The top layer on the surface of the Earth
9
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Magma
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Molten rock, called lava when it reaches the Earth’s surface
10
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Vents
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Cracks in the Earth’s crust where lava comes out
11
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Erosion
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The breaking down of rocks or soil from wind, water, or ice
12
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Glacier
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Slow moving rivers of ice
13
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Talus Slope
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Piles of broken boulders, rocks, and soil at the bottom of a mountain
14
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Shelter
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A safe place away from danger or elements of weather
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