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Types of Mountains WorksheetInvestigate the five types of mountainsThe 5 Types of Mountains worksheet is part of the MatchCard Science Geology Unit Study for 3rd to 8th grade.
MatchCard Science Types of Mountains WorksheetObjective: Explain the formation of the five types of mountains.MatchCard: Download below. MatchCard Information Pieces describe the five mountain types, their formation, and if they are found as single mountains or a mountain range. Students match descriptions to the diagram on the types of mountains worksheet. Let's Form The Mountain RangesWhile the study of science generally includes experiments and projects that demonstrate scientific phenomenon, it is a bit difficult to produce mountain ranges in a lab. Mountain formations do take a little bit of time.However, one project that students enjoy and helps them understand the formation of the different types of mountains includes creating mountains out of paper mache. It's not only educational, its also artistic - and messy. Supplies Needed:
Before forming each type of mountain range, start with a paper mache demonstration of the formation. For instance, with the folded mountains, make a layer several thicknesses deep of the paper mache paper. Push the two ends towards each other to watch the mountains rise. See if you can imitate the formation with your wet, goopy mess. Then continue with your activity as you create your mountains and mountain ranges out of your molds. Have fun! Types of MountainsSee the diagrams above for the arrows indicating direction of pressure.Folded Mountains
Types of Mountains - 1st Mountain Forms: Range of Mountains Folded mountains are formed when pressure from both sides causes the ground to buckle towards the middle. This buckling causes a mountain range. Domed Mountains
2nd Mountain Type Forms: Single Mountains Pressure from below the surface of the earth pushes the mountain upward. These mountains are single mountains with rounded, dome-shaped tops. Fault Block Mountains
3rd Mountain Type Forms: Range of Mountains The pressure of one plate against another plate pushes the second plate upwards. These form steep mountain ranges. Volcanic Mountains
4th Mountain Type Forms: A Single Volcano A vent from the earth's mantle to the surface causes the formation of a volcano. Watch out for lava! Plateau Mountains
5th Mountain Type Forms: Range of Mountains Erosion from running water carves mountains into tall plateaus. This is the only type of mountain that is formed from pressure above the earth's surface. Download and Use the 5 Types of Mountains WorksheetThis is the seventh Matchcard of the Geology Unit Study. You can DOWNLOAD the5 types of mountains worksheet HERE. The student matches the definitions and descriptions with the diagrams of the mountains. The second page is the Instructor's Guide with the correct answers. The third page has the Information Pieces. Student's cut them apart and place them in the correct place on their copy of the Matchcard (first page.) For more information on how to use the Matchcards, see the MatchCard Science Instructor's Guide. More information on this interactive unit study is below. MatchCard ScienceThe activities and illustration above are from MatchCard Science, a homeschool science unit study. For the complete Geology Unit Study follow this link. This unit study provides:
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