Mountains are like buildings made by the Earth. Just like you can build a tall building with bricks, the Earth uses big rock pieces to make mountains. Sometimes, it pushes them up quickly, like when two parts of the Earth crash into each other. Other times, they grow slowly over many years, and wind or water helps shape their tops.
Examples
- A mountain might look like a big cake when it's made from folded rock layers.
- Over time, wind can wear away a mountain's sharp edges, making it look rounded.
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See also
- What is topography?
- How Tall Can Mountains Get?
- What is uplift?
- Who is Changing Landforms?
- Why Do Volcanoes Sleep and Then Awaken?