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Mountains become steep through a combination of tectonic forces, erosion, and other geologic processes. Tectonic movements can uplift large landmasses, creating steep slopes. Erosion by rivers, glaciers, and other natural processes can further sculpt mountains into steep terrain over time.
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What mountains are in Sydney?
There are no mountains in Sydney The closest mountains to Sydney are the Blue Mountains and they are on the western edge of the Sydney plain
How old is the K2 mountain?
5,000 years old ~ Well, not quite. The geologic evidence suggests that the area of central Asia where the Indian plate collided with the Asian plate to create the Himalayas, Pamir, Kun Lun, and Karakoram mountain chains is hundreds of millions of years old. Even so, it is the YOUNGEST area of mountain-building on the planet. "Young" mountains are high, steep, and snowy, whereas "old" mountains like the Appalachians in the eastern US, are quite a bit older, and have been worn down by wind and water erosion.
Where do you feel most at home?
I feel most at home in nature, surrounded by trees, rivers, and mountains. The peacefulness and connection to the earth make me feel grounded and calm.
What plants grow in caucasus mountains?
Some common plants that grow in the Caucasus Mountains include beech, oak, fir, spruce, birch, juniper, and rhododendron. The region's diverse climate and terrain support a wide variety of flora, including many endemic species. Additionally, alpine meadows in the higher elevations host wildflowers such as edelweiss and gentians.
What is the best school to attend to become a psychologist?
Stanford University
What are the differences between a mountain and a hil?
mountains have steep slopes and a small summit but hills are generally lower and are less steep than mountains
Do most mountains have slopes?
Most mountains have slopes, but some aren't very steep.
Were can creep occur?
Creep occurs on steep mountains.
Are shield volcanoes steep mountains?
No, shield volcanoes are not steep mountains. They have gently sloping sides due to the relatively low viscosity of the lava that flows from them, which allows the lava to spread out and create a wide, shield-like shape.
Is Mexico's land mostly mountains?
No. It has it all: from steep mountains to hilly terrain to flat lands.
Where on an island would you find steep slopes?
on tall mountains
What is dividing the coastal plain from the the rest of the country?
steep mountains
What is the special feature of the animal ibex?
good in climbing steep mountains!
Why are the mountains region sparsely populated?
Coz its steep and unappealing to live in.
What is A high rocky land usually with steep sides is?
mountains
What is a hill or a mountain with steep sides and a flat top?
applacation mountains
What to do when approaching steep uphill grade in mountains?
shift to a lower gear
