Which of the following is a block mountain?
A. Andes
B. Alps
C. Rockies
D. Vosges
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Block mountains are created when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced vertically. The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts and the lowered blocks are called graben. The Great African Rift Valley (valley floor is graben), The Vosges mountain in Europe is an example of block mountain.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Lithosphere
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