Another characteristic of Fold Mountains is based on their location as these mountains are predominantly situated along the margins of continents with the margins being close to oceans.
All fold mountains also feature the shape on an arc where one slope is concave shaped while the other slope being convex shaped. Fold mountains are formed after two continental tectonic plates move towards each other and collide at the destructive plate boundary also known as the convergent boundary leading to the development of mountain ranges. The folding effect is more profound in regions where the crust has a weak layer such as that made up of salt. There are several thresholds used to distinguish different types of Fold Mountains.
The combination of tectonic and glacial processes make the area ideally suited for HEP schemes. HEP schemes often involve many different watersheds. It is an area of excess water and deep U-shaped valleys. Since the development of HEP at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries these valleys have been dammed and used to develop HEP. The development of HEP in The Alps led to the establishment in the lower valleys of electricity-dependent industries, manufacturing such products as aluminum, chemicals, and speciality steels.
Human activity in fold mountains - The Alps The Alps are home to eleven million people and thus the most densely populated mountain area in the world. Tourism Since the end of the second world war The Alps have become the winter and summer play ground of European urban dwellers. Farming and Forestry Coniferous trees are the main trees forested in the Alps. The Alps an example of a range of fold mountains.
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You cannot download interactives. The rock cycle is a web of processes that outlines how each of the three major rock types—igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary—form and break down based on the different applications of heat and pressure over time.
For example, sedimentary rock shale becomes slate when heat and pressure are added. The more heat and pressure you add, the further the rock metamorphoses until it becomes gneiss. If it is heated further, the rock will melt completely and reform as an igneous rock.
Empower your students to learn about the rock cycle with this collection of resources. These tectonic plates rest upon the convecting mantle, which causes them to move. The movements of these plates can account for noticeable geologic events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and more subtle yet sublime events, like the building of mountains. Teach your students about plate tectonics using these classroom resources.
Weathering is the process of the weakening and breakdown of rocks, metals, and manmade objects. There are two main types of weathering: chemical and physical. An example of chemical weathering is acid rain.
Caused mostly by the burning of fossil fuels, acid rain is a form of precipitation with high levels of sulfuric acid, which can cause erosion in the materials in which it comes in contact. An example of physical weathering is wind blowing across the desert playas. This process causes rocks to form a specific pyramid-like shape and they are called ventifacts. Select from these resources to teach about the process of weathering in your classroom.
Our kids have seen the Rockies as we drive through them nearly every year, so they were able to easily picture what those mountains look like. If your children or students are not as familiar with fold mountains, I would suggest showing them some images of what fold mountains look like.
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