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Question : The uplifted blocks of block mountains are called _____.

Option 1: horsts

Option 2: grabens

Option 3: slopes

Option 4: cones


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: horsts


Solution : The correct answer is horsts .

Block mountains are the result of massive regions being vertically moved and damaged. When sizable regions fall apart and move vertically, block mountains are produced. The blocks that are lowered are known as graben, and the ones that are raised are known as horsts.

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