Multiple choice

Which of the following processes does not come under diastrophism?

  1. Weathering processes

  2. Orogenic processes

  3. Epeirogenic processes

  4. Earthquakes involving local relatively minor movements

  5. Plate tectonics involving horizontal movements of crustal plates
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Explanation

Weathering is the mechanical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks through actions of various elements of weather and climate. This does not come under diastrophism.

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