Why Do Mountains Change Shape?

Mountains are like big piles of building blocks, and they're always moving. When the Earth's plates push together, mountains grow taller. Over time, wind and rain chip away at them, making them smaller or changing their shape.

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A mountain grows when two parts of Earth push together.
Rain can wear a tall mountain down to flat ground after millions of years.
Volcanoes can make new mountains appear overnight.

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