Stages in mountain belt formation. Investigate two mountain belts (or ranges) which have features that are distinctly different from each other.

Mountain Belt Formation

Complete sections A and B of this appendix.

A. Briefly describe each feature associated with mountain belts.

                          Characteristics          How it is related to
mountain belt formation
accumulation stage
orogenic stage
uplift stage
block faulting
erosion
magma


B. Investigate two mountain belts (or ranges) which have features that are distinctly different from each other. Using the guiding questions below, 200 or more words describe the appearance and history of each mountain belt. In summarizing your investigation of the two mountain belts, describe the differences in appearance that indicate whether the mountains are relatively old or young. You may use your textbook, the Internet, or the University Library to look up information on various mountain ranges.

1. Identify the geographical location (city, state, and country) of each mountain belt.

2. What rock types are present in each mountain formation? Is one type of rock more prevalent than others?

3. What other geological features are present in the area that may have contributed to the mountain formation? Consider continental edges, streams, volcanic activity, earthquake faults, extreme surface temperatures, and other factors.

4. What visual features indicate whether this mountain range is in an early stage of development or in a later stage?