Question

(1. The orogenic belt containing the Himalayas formed as a result of the _____ buckling from its collision with the Indian plate.
(2. _____ are the switching nature between two different faults.
(3. The Himalayan mountains are rising _____ a year.
(4. The Himalayas in the west have more vegetation and a lower elevation than the Himalayas to the center.
(6. Briefly describe how and where block mountains form.

Answer 1

Answer:Eurasian

fault block

1 cm

Lesser

Block mountains form along fault blocks. Tension in a fault block can cause horsts in the fault block to tip. The horst edges point upward, forming a range of exposed mountains.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Eurasian Plate

2. 1 cm

3. Lesser

4. Block mountains form along fault blocks. Tension in a fault block can cause horsts in the fault block to tip. The horst edges point upward, forming a range of exposed mountains.

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