Mountains (Questions)

  1. What are mountains?
  2. How are mountains different from hills?
  3. What is meant by high altitude?
  4. Why is the air thinner at higher altitudes?
  5. Why is the soil in mountains often rocky and thin?
  6. Name any two types of mountains.
  7. Give one example of a fold mountain.
  8. Why are mountain slopes usually steep?
  9. What kind of vegetation is commonly found in mountain regions?
  10. Why are mountains important for rivers?
  11. How does temperature change as we go higher in mountains?
  12. Why are mountain regions colder than plains?
  13. What kind of winters do mountain areas have?
  14. How are summers in mountain regions?
  15. Why do some mountain regions receive heavy snowfall?
  16. Why can weather change quickly in mountain areas?
  17. How do mountains affect rainfall?
  18. Why do some mountain peaks remain covered with snow throughout the year?
  19. What problems can harsh mountain climate cause for people?
  20. Why do people wear woollen clothes in mountain regions?
  21. How does mountain climate affect farming?
  22. Why do houses in mountain areas have sloping roofs?
  23. How do plants and animals adapt to mountain climate?
  24. Why is transportation difficult in mountains?
  25. Explain how mountains influence the weather of nearby places.