Mountains are areas of land that are much higher than the land surrounding them. They are higher and usually steeper than a hill and are generally over 600 metres high. They are often …

Mountains have common physical features: peak, ridge or arete, tree line, snow line, glacier, scree. Mount Everest, at 8848m, is the highest mountain on Earth and poses unique challenges for those who climb it. Peak - A peak is the highest point of a mountain. Arête - An arête is a narrow ridge of rock between two valleys.

De-Graft visit Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales, to explore what a mountain is and how they’re formed by tectonic plate movement. Mountains typically rise more than 600 metres from the...

Mountains are formed when tectonic plates move towards each other, pushing the ground upwards, lifting and folding it. There are three common types of mountain: fold, fault-block and dome. Mountains are formed over millions of years during which time they are shaped by the action of weathering and erosion.

Mountains are areas of land that are much higher than the land surrounding them. They are higher and usually steeper than a hill and are generally over 600 metres high. They are often …

Examine famous volcanoes and mountains, learn how they form, how they work and other interesting facts with our range of teaching resources for KS2 Geography students. Featuring activities, PowerPoints and games on a range of topics including Vesuvius, the Alps and the hills and mountains of the UK. Teach KS2 students key vocabulary too, such ...

Mountains and volcanoes: what, where and why? I can use geographical vocabulary to describe and explain how mountains are formed and shaped over time. I can recognise and name the key features of a mountain landscape and describe the conditions found on Mount Everest.