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QuizMultiple Choice

Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 10 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

How is a plateau different from a fault-block mountain?

Answer
A
A plateau forms due to shearing, and a fault-block mountain does not.
B
A fault-block mountain forms from a reverse-fault, and a plateau does not.
C
A plateau forms when a flat block of rock is uplifted, and a fault-block mountain does not.
D
A fault-block mountain forms when the center block is uplifted, and plateau does not.