Mountains and continents are formed due to ___________.

rapid earth movement

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slow earth movement

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weathering

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erosion

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Solution

The correct option is B slow earth movement
Mountain and continents are formed due to slow earth movement. Slow forces include both vertical and horizontal movements which are caused due to forces deep within the earth. These forces operate very slowly and their effects become discernible after thousands and million of year.

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