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Mountain-building word originates from greek term _______________.
Mountain-building word originates from greek term _______________.
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The correct option is D orogenic
Orogeny refers to forces and events leading to a large
structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere (crust and uppermost mantle)
due to the interaction between tectonic plates.
Orogeny is the primary mechanism by which mountains are
built on continents. The word orogeny comes from Ancient Greek means building
mountains.
Orogeny refers to forces and events leading to a large structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere (crust and uppermost mantle) due to the interaction between tectonic plates.
Orogeny is the primary mechanism by which mountains are built on continents. The word orogeny comes from Ancient Greek means building mountains.
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