Forces which act in the interior of the earth are called as _______________.

Exogenic forces

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Endogenic forces

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Eurogenic forces

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Endogenic forces
The horizontal and vertical movements caused by the forces coming from interior of the earth are known as endogenic forces. The origin of the endogenic force is caused by the contraction and expansion of rocks due to variation in thermal conditions and temperature inside the earth.

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