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Orogeny is the process of breaking down rocks through weathering and erosion.
False
Orogens are formed during orogenesis as the continental plate crumples and pushes upwards.
True
Geomorphology is the study of the Earth's interior.
False
Mountains are formed by external processes through geologic time.
False
A gorge is a type of mountain peak.
False
The primary features of a mountain include the top, slope, and foot.
False
The Appalachian mountain range was formed through Arc-Continental convergence.
False
Isostatic rebound is a process that causes the crust to sink into the mantle.
False
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a region characterized by a lack of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
False
The Himalayan mountain range is the oldest mountain range in the world.
False
Block faulting is a process that occurs horizontally and causes the continental crust to break into smaller blocks.
True
Mountain ranges are typically located in the Eurasian plate.
False
Test your knowledge of orogeny, the process that shapes mountains through tectonic plate movements. Learn about orogenic belts, mountain formation, and the internal processes that build mountains over geologic time.
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