Which of the following is responsible for the formation of most of the world’s mountain ranges?
a.epeirogenic changes
b.vertical movement at a fault
c.orogenic changes
d.horizontal deposition

Mountains are formed through a general process called "deformation" (or folding) of the Earth's crust. An example of this kind of folding comes by the process described below.

When two sections of the earth's crust collide, instead of being pushed into deeper regions of the Earth, rock slabs can be stacked on top of each other causing one or both slabs to fold like an accordion.

This process causes the bark to: rise; and fold. In the end, a chain of mountains is formed.

Which of the following is responsible for the formation of most of the world’s mountain ranges? a.epeirogenic changes b.vertical movement at a fault c.orogenic changes d.horizontal deposition

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Which of the following is responsible for the formation of most of the world’s mountain ranges?
a.epeirogenic changes
b.vertical movement at a fault
c.orogenic changes
d.horizontal deposition