The Tepuis of Venezuela
In The Tepuis of Venezuela, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how wind and rain have carved sandstone mountains into a landscape like something out of a fictional world. As wind and rain impact the mountains, so too do the mountains impact the weather system. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Sir David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries. Learn more.
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Q: What forces led to the formation of the tepuis?
A: Sandstone mountains formed, then wind and rain eroded them into plateaus and towers.
Q: How does the landscape impact the weather?
A: Warm winds from the sea, full of moisture, are forced upward by the mountains. The air cools and forms clouds, which bring daily tropical downpours.
Q: What kind of life do you think thrives in this environment?
A: Student responses will vary based on observations from the video and scientific inference.