Havo 2 t Chapter 2 paragraph 1: the formation of the Alps

• Aardrijkskunde
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs

At the end of this lesson

you can explain why mountains form through endogenic forces, but wear off through exogenic forces. 

How does a mountain form?

Endogenic forces

To work

• Read paragraph 1
• Make assignments workbook (see workplanner)
• Done? Watch video verwering and erosie on
   YouTube (ytjeholtrop)

You can find exogenic forces

1. inside the earth
2. outside the earth

Rain is an example of an

1. endogenic force
2. exogenic force

The Alps were formed by tectonic plates that

1. are convergent
2. are divergent
3. are transform

Why do mountains form through endogenic forces, but wear off through exogenic forces.