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Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

The movements that give rise to mountains are called ______________.

  1. rapid movements

  2. epiorogenic movements

  3. orogenic movements

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word Orogeny is derived from a Greek word 'Oros' meaning mountain. The orogenic movements are due to horizontal forces in earth's crust, as a result of which rock-strata are crumpled and folded. It is this movement that give rise to mountains.

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Tick the correct answer.
The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is  

  1. the Andes

  2. the Himalayas

  3. the Urals

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Asia is separated from Europe by the Ural mountains on the west (Figure 5.1). The combined landmass of Europe and Asia is called Eurasia (Europe + Asia).

Multiple choice geography earthquakes and volcanoes volcanism types and features of earthquakes and volcanoes movement of the earth's plates

Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Coastal plains

  2. Old shields

  3. Plateaus

  4. Young folded mountains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Young folded mountains, such as the Himalayas, are located at active plate boundaries where crustal deformation is ongoing, making them the most prone to earthquakes compared to stable old shields or plains.