Question

Explain the processes involved in the formation of mountains.

Answer 1

There occurs continuous movements within the surface of the Earth. These movements are caused by tectonic forces. They originate within the Earth's surface and cause irregularities on the surface of the Earth. They result in the subsidence of the surface. The gradational forces modify these irregularities to form several landforms like mountains, plateaus and plains. Volcanic mountains are formed by the solidification of the lava near the vents of volcanos.