Question

5. C State whether the statements are True or False. 1. Upliftment and subsidence are caused by external forces. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Endogenic forces:

These are internal forces that originate from within the surface of the earth. ​​ These internal forces lead to vertical and horizontal movements and result in subsidence, land upliftment, volcanism, faulting, folding, earthquakes, etc.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

False; Upliftment and subsidence are caused by internal forces. ​

Explanation:

• Internal forces that originate within the earth's surface are known as endogenic forces.
• Subsidence, land upliftment, volcanism, faulting, folding, earthquakes, and other internal forces result in vertical and horizontal movements.
• The Endogenic Force is responsible for mountain formation on Earth's surface.