Harbours to Highlands A Geography Manual
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Mountains*

There are four types of mountains.

They are folded, dome, block, and volcanic mountains.

Folded mountains are formed when pressure causes the Earth's crust to fold.

Dome mountains are also caused by pressure on the Earth's crust.

They are shaped like a blister.

Block mountains are formed by breaks in the Earth's crust.

Volcanic mountains are made of cooled ashes, lava, and cinder that came through the surface of the Earth.

There are three areas of mountains in Canada.

These mountain areas are located in the west, east, and north of Canada.

The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.

It is located on the border of China and Nepal.

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1. The four types of mountains are ________________________________
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2. The highest mountain in the world is _____________________________
   
  * For sources to this article, see To the top of the Mountain. 

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