5 Questions
What are the main types of mountains according to the text?
Volcanic, fold, plateau, fault-block, dome
What geological processes are associated with mountain formation?
Folding, faulting, volcanic activity, igneous intrusion, metamorphism
What is the study of geologically young or ongoing processes called?
Neotectonics
What theory was used to explain much mountain-building before the 1960s?
Geosyncline theory
What is the understanding of specific landscape features in terms of the underlying tectonic processes called?
Tectonic geomorphology
Test your knowledge of mountain formation with this quiz! Explore the geological processes, such as tectonic plate movements, folding, faulting, volcanic activity, and more, that contribute to the creation of these majestic landforms.
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