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Q · Mountains and Their Typesmedium · 45s
Which mountains were formed by the breaking and faulting of the earth's crust resulting in large raised blocks?
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Block mountains form when the earth’s crust breaks into large blocks which are uplifted or tilted due to faulting and tensional forces, such as the Vosges and Sierra Nevada ranges.
Final Answer: Option B - Block mountains