The formation of mountains
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I can use geographical vocabulary to describe and explain how mountains are formed and shaped over time.
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Earth’s crust is made from a series of tectonic plates, which constantly move, but so slowly that we don’t notice.
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.
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