How Mountains are Formed

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Students investigate how mountains are formed Concepts include the composition and structure of the Earth’s tectonic plates and tectonic plate boundaries with an emphasis on plate convergence as it relates to mountain formation Students learn that geotechnical engineers design technologies to measure movement of tectonic plates and mountain formation as well as design to alter the mountain environment to create safe and dependable roadways and tunnels

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