Question

passage 4: mountains
mountains form when parts of the earths crust are pushed upward, often at places where tectonic plates collide. the himalayas, for example, formed when the indian plate crashed into the eurasian plate. mountains affect climate by blocking winds and capturing rainfall. they are also home to unique plants and animals.
questions:

• how do most mountains form?
• what is one example of a mountain range and how it formed?
• how can mountains affect the climate?

Explanation:

• For the first question, the passage clearly states that mountains form when parts of the Earth's crust are pushed upward, often at tectonic - plate collision sites.
• For the second question, the Himalayas are given as an example, formed by the Indian plate crashing into the Eurasian plate.
• For the third question, the text mentions that mountains affect climate by blocking winds and capturing rainfall.

Answer:

• Most mountains form when parts of the Earth's crust are pushed upward, often at places where tectonic plates collide.
• One example is the Himalayas. They formed when the Indian plate crashed into the Eurasian plate.
• Mountains can affect the climate by blocking winds and capturing rainfall.