Year 3
What are fold mountains?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about mountain ranges across the world and how they are formed. We will also learn about how ocean trenches are formed.
Year 3
What are fold mountains?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about mountain ranges across the world and how they are formed. We will also learn about how ocean trenches are formed.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Articulate what mountain ranges are
- Explain what fold mountains are
- Describe how fold mountains form
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many layers is the earth made up of?
1
2
3
Q2.
Which two metals are the main components of the Earth’s inner and outer core?
aluminium and copper
iron and aluminium
nickel and aluminium
Q3.
Why do volcanoes and earthquakes occur along tectonic plate lines?
Tectonic plates crash into each other at high speeds and this leads to violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Q4.
The inner core of the earth is what temperature?
3,000°C
4,400°C
Q5.
The outer core of the earth is what temperature?
3,000°C
6,100°C
3 Questions
Q1.
Mountain ranges are formed when...
tectonic plates move around each other.
tectonic plates move away each other.
tectonic plates move past each other.
Q2.
What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?
Ben Nevis
Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuj
Q3.
Ocean trenches are formed when...
an oceanic plate and a continental plate collide.
two continental plates collide.
two continental plates move away from each other.