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Q · Mountains and Their Typesmedium · 45s
Which of the following is NOT a feature of block mountains?
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Block mountains form through vertical movements caused by tensional forces and faulting in the earth’s crust and are not primarily produced by volcanic activity. Their features include raised mountain blocks called horsts and lowered blocks called grabens.
Final Answer: Option C - Created primarily by volcanic activity