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The tops of mountains containing fossilized sea organisms and sea minerals were once on the bottom of the ocean floor and were uplifted by the collisions of tectonic plates.
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How is air in high mountains different from air at sea level?
the air on the top of the mountain is more thinner because there is less pressure compared to what is going on, on sea level
What is the source for the mineral material found in soil?
This depends on what soil you are talking about. Different minerals are found in different places throughout the world. I live near a beach so I obtain my minerals from both the Ocean water, which I use to help cultivate the soil, and I utilize pulverized Sea Shells as minerals which I sprinkle over the top of the soil.
How do you compare and contrast rocks and minerals?
You can put a Venn Diagram and on top of 1 side you can put rock and on top of another side you put minerals and the middle part is how both are alike. Then you write how minerals are different then rocks on the minerals side and write how rocks are different on the rock side.
What b do minerals sometimes form in metamorphic rock?
They form when layers of minerals lay on top of each other
Do humans affect mountains?
Yes, humans do affect mountains by leaving litter in the mountains and building ski resorts near to the top.
Where do you weigh more at sea level or on top of one of the peaks of the Rocky Mountains?
volcano
Is Density greater at the top of the mountain or at sea level?
Density is typically greater at sea level than it is at the top of mountains. This is because gravity plays a huge role in density.
What is the elevation of Sydney Australia?
approximatley 689 m from sea level all the way to the top of the blue mountains
Why are ocean fossils found on top of Rocky Mountains?
Obviously the soil and rocks that are now on top of the mountain were once underneath the ocean. This occurs when the ground is raised up from beneath the sea by plates colliding and raising mountains.
What is the elevation at the top of the Cascade Mountains?
The highest point in the Cascade Mountains is the peak of Mount Rainier. The elevation of this point is 4,392 metres above sea level. The Cascade Mountains are located in western North America.
How is air in high mountains different from air at sea level?
the air on the top of the mountain is more thinner because there is less pressure compared to what is going on, on sea level
Why would the rock strata that contain fish and other sea life be found on top of the mountains?
A stratum is a layer of rock and/or soil found in nature. Rock strata that contain fish and other sea life found on top of mountains and other high elevations suggest that at some point in earth's history those areas were covered by water as well.
What are the mountains at the top of Africa called?
the Atlas Mountains
What are the top three mountains in Algeria?
The top mountains are 1. Tahat 2. Tinra 3. Tizouyadi
What are some better ways to mine coal?
You can blow the top of mountains to find coal this is not really a better way though ):
How do clownfishes find shelter?
they do't need top they live in the sea why would they need shelter? :)
The Continental Divide is located along the top of which mountains?
The Continental Divide is located along the top of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
