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They can be. Most mountain ranges form when the land is thrust upward by tectonic activity, so the type of rock present depends on what rock is present to begin with. The cores of mountain ranges, though, are often made of granite and gneiss. Volcanic mountains are not made of limestone.
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What are mountains made up of?
Mountains are made up of solid rock, which can be composed of a variety of materials such as granite, limestone, and sandstone. The formation of mountains is often the result of tectonic plates colliding or moving apart, causing the Earth's crust to be pushed up and form elevated landforms. Over time, processes like erosion and weathering can further shape the appearance of mountains.
What is significant of limestone on the tops of mountain?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed in river and creek beds. It's presence on mountaintops proves that the mountains were "pushed up" by plate tectonics - the origin of all mountain ranges.
Limestone is made from shells of?
Limestone is made from the accumulation of calcite-rich shells of marine organisms like coral, oysters, and snails. Over time, these shells get compressed and cemented together to form solid limestone rock.
Does limestone have smooth pebbles or angular pebbles?
Limestone is not made of pebbles, it is made of animal remains.
Two identical statues are placed outsideone is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
I'll say granite because the limestone as you know, is faster to it's weathering.
What type of rock are the Scottish mountains made of?
They are made of limestone, I think.
Is Australia covered with beaches mountains and valleys made up of quartz diorite and limestone?
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What kind of rock is Machu Picchu made of?
mostly rocks and stone and they used bird droppings and egg whites to make concrete
What continent is the Pyrenees mountains in?
The continent that the Pyrenees Mountains are located is Europe. This range spreads through France and Spain and is made of granite and limestone.
What is the bust of Queen Nefertiti made of?
limestone
Who is limestone man?
limestone man is a man made out of limestone.
Was the sphinx made of clay?
No, The Sphinx was made of limestone blocks
What type of rock is Carlsbad Caverns?
Limestone. The caves are located in a limestone mountain range called the Guadalupe Mountains.
Are there any mountains or trees in Cancun Mexico?
Cancun is on the eastern Yucatan Peninsula, a flat land (no mountains at all) made up mostly of limestone. It however, has a tropical climate with plenty of tropical trees.
What are pyramids in Egypt made of?
The pyramids of Egypt are made of limestone.
What are mountains made up of?
Mountains are made up of solid rock, which can be composed of a variety of materials such as granite, limestone, and sandstone. The formation of mountains is often the result of tectonic plates colliding or moving apart, causing the Earth's crust to be pushed up and form elevated landforms. Over time, processes like erosion and weathering can further shape the appearance of mountains.
What island is made of lava quartz diorite limestone cactus with beaches mountains and valleys home to 2 indigenous species of birds?
new zealand
