Block mountains are formed when large land blocks break and are displaced…

2019

Block mountains are formed when large land blocks break and are displaced vertically. The raised blocks are called ______.

  1. A.

    Horst

  2. B.

    Graben

  3. C.

    Coast

  4. D.

    Most

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Correct answer: A

In block mountains, the uplifted blocks are called Horsts, while the lowered blocks are called Grabens.

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