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Q · Mountains and Their Typesmedium · 45s
A mountain formed by the accumulation of volcanic materials in a roughly conical shape is called:
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Volcanic mountains form through eruptions depositing lava and pyroclastic materials in layers, typically producing conical shapes. Examples include Mount Fuji and Kilimanjaro.
Final Answer: Option D - Volcanic mountain