Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 14 - Section 14.1 - Mountain Building - Concept Checks - Page 421: 1

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Orogenesis refers to the process of mountain-building, involving the formation of large-scale mountain ranges or mountain belts through geological forces and tectonic processes.

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