Did You Know?
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain!
How Mountains Form
Mountains can form when the earth moves. The ground can push up and make a hill.
Animals on Mountains
Many animals live on mountains. Some like to climb high, while others stay low.
What Mountains Do
Mountains give us fresh water.
They are home to many plants.
People like to hike on mountains.
Mountains can be very cold.
They can have snow on top.
Mountains can be very old.
More About Mountains
Mountains have been here for a long time. Some are very old and have rocks that tell us their age. They can change over time with wind and rain.
Mountains help us in many ways. They give us water from rivers and streams. They also help keep the air clean.
Some mountains are still growing! They can change shape with time. People love to climb them and see the view.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Mountain Definition"] --> B["Elevated Portion of Surface"]
B --> C["Steep Sides"]
C --> D["Significant Exposed Bedrock"]
A --> E["Higher than a Hill"]
E --> F["Rises Several Hundred Metres"]
F --> G["Limited Summit Area or Plateau"]
G --> H["Isolated Summits or Mountain Ranges"]
What Do These Words Mean?
elevated:raised up or higher than the surrounding area
bedrock:the solid rock that is found beneath soil and loose material
summit:the highest point of a mountain
plateau:a flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land
mountain ranges:a series of connected mountains
