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∙ 14y agoBy the way the mountains have formed over the years.
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The thickest part of the crust occurs in what?
Youngest mountain ranges
Why are the greatest mountain ranges on earth under the ocean?
because there are tectonic plates that meet in the ocean. When they collide, it pushes the earth up sometimes extremely, forming a mountain or a mountain range. Hope this answers your question! :^)
What did Darwin reason when he saw fossil shells in the mountain?
1. powerful storms scooped the animals out of the ocean and left them in the mountain 2.ancient rock bed that were beneath the sea were elevated to form mountain ranges these are my guesses i think the 1st ones right
How do convection currents form downdrafts in deserts near tall mountain ranges?
Warm air expands and rises from the base on one side of the mountain. It cools and contracts in the clouds above the mountain and sinks back down but on the desert side of the mountains. This way both sides of the mountain are heated properly.
Subduction of oceanic crust at a continental margin creates .?
Ocean trenches and Island arcs.
Cause and effect How did Europes many mountain ranges affect its development?
it started when a boi meet a girl and they fell in love<3
How does mountain ranges affect the climate?
Mountain ranges can affect climate by blocking the movement of air masses, leading to differences in temperature and precipitation on either side of the range (rain shadow effect). Mountains can also enhance cloud formation and precipitation through orographic lifting. Additionally, mountains can create microclimates due to changes in elevation, slope, and aspect.
How does mountain range affect climate?
can be ranges
How do the mountain ranges of Europe affect their climate?
Mountain ranges usually have a cold climate in its surrounding areas. They also help diminish winds coming in from the seas.
How does erosion and deposition affect mountain ranges?
Deposition and erosion can wear down a mountain and cause it to shrink.
Which geographic factor most contributed to the development of the Huang He civilization?
High mountain ranges
What are the important mountain ranges?
Some important mountain ranges include the Himalayas in Asia, the Rocky Mountains in North America, the Andes in South America, and the Alps in Europe. These mountain ranges play a crucial role in shaping the climate, geography, and ecosystems of their respective regions.
How did the mountain ranges affect the way people lived in the Americas?
The mountain ranges made transportation a harder goal by having lots of rain and deserts in their rain shadow they also had indigenous people that lived there.
How did mountain ranges affect the way people lived in the Americas?
Mountain ranges in the Americas have shaped human settlement patterns by creating natural barriers that isolated populations and influenced the development of distinct cultures. They have also provided valuable resources such as minerals, timber, and fresh water. Additionally, mountainous terrain has presented challenges for transportation and communication, increasing the difficulty of interactions between different communities.
How does the creation of new mountain ranges in an ecosystem affect the animals that become separated by the mountain?
The animals adapt gradually and separately to their new environments on either side of the mountain
What are the main mountain ranges in North Carolina?
the mountain ranges are are
What is the physiographic factors?
Physical features that affect a certain region such as mountain ranges, deserts, jungles, etc.
