Mount Pentelicus

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Mount Pentelicus?1,109 meters (Pyrgari)
2. What is the location?Attica, Greece, situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon
3. What is the geological composition?Primarily known for high-quality white marble (Pentelic marble)
4. Where is Mount Pentelicus located?It is northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon, with its tallest peak Pyrgari reaching 1,109 meters.
5. Why is the marble from Mount Pentelicus special?The marble is very pure, bright white, and easy to shape, making it perfect for temples and sculptures.

Metamorphic Rock: Rock transformed from its original type by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.
Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Nomenclature: The devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.