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

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
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Chapter 14 - Section 14.5 - Fault-Block Mountains - Concept Checks - Page 434: 1

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One process that accounts for the elevated topography of some fault-block mountains is faulting. Fault-block mountains are formed when tectonic forces cause the Earth's crust to break along fault lines. The blocks of crust on either side of the fault move vertically relative to each other. The upward movement of one block relative to the other leads to the uplift and formation of fault-block mountains.

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