Question

Fill in the blanks:

A. A block mountain is formed due to ___________ processes.

B. The main occupation on plateaus is ____________.

C. Plains are formed due to 2 external forces-_____________ and _____________.

D. Both _________ and ___________ are rich reserves of precious stones and metals.

E. _________ fold mountains are high and steep.






From the chapter 'Landforms of the Earth'.

Answer 1

1.Block Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth. When parallel cracks or faults occur, the strip of land or the block of land between them may be raised resulting in the formation of block mountains. The upward block is called a horst.

2.The other main occupation is the agriculture and farming although in the low rainfall areas agricultural lands are low, The cultivation area of the Maharastra is 60% while in the western ghats this amount goes down to 10%.