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The uplifted block of land in the formation of block mountains is termed as _______.

A

graben

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head

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base

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horst

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Solution

The correct option is D horst
Block mountains are formed by vertical displacement of land. The uplifted part of the land is termed as horst and the lowered part is termed as graben.

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