15 Questions
What is the Greek origin of the word for mountain?
Orogenesis
Which of the following is a type of fold mountain?
Himalayas
During which period does orogeny most actively appear?
Geological periods of tectonic activity
Which of the following best describes residual mountains?
Remain standing despite denudation.
Which mountain range is associated with block mountains?
Black Forest
Which streams of mountains are frequently used as sources of hydro-electric power?
SW streams
Which country produces both gold and silver from its mountains?
Bolivia
What mountain pasture has been used for cattle rearing in Switzerland and Scandinavia?
Mountain pastures
What are depositional plains primarily formed by?
Deposition of sediments
Which mountain slopes are known for their soft woods?
Himalayan slopes
Which type of plain is best for agricultural and industrial development?
Alluvial plains
Which plateau is known to be the highest and largest in the world?
Tibetan Plateau
What is another name for the clay and sand deposited over large areas during floods?
Floodplains
Flat delta plains are specifically known for their:
Very fertile soils
Which is NOT an example of alluvial plains given in the text?
Piedmont Alluvial Fan
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