Mountain Building Test

Front

What is a large area of flat land with high elevation called?

Back

Plateau

Front

What type of mountain has a mixture of fault-block, folds, and volcanic processes?

Back

Complex

Front

What type of mountain is formed by normal faulting due to tensional forces?

Back

Fault-block Mountain

Front

What are the two main types of folding in geology?

Back

Synclines and Anticlines

Front

What are raised plateau areas produced where fault block mountains are formed?

Back

Horst

Front

What geological process involves the bending of rock layers?

Back

Folding

Front

What is the term for a low area between hills or mountains?

Back

Basin

Front

What type of mountain is formed primarily by volcanic activity?

Back

Volcanic Mountain

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks and minerals?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the geological term for a steep-sided valley formed by faulting?

Back

Graben