Question

how are block mountains formed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Block mountains are created because of faulting on a large scale (when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced vertically or horizontally). ... Block mountains are also called fault-block mountains since they are formed due to faulting as a result of tensile and compressive forces.

Answer 2

Answer:

Block mountains are created because of faulting on a large scale (when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced vertically or horizontally). The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts, and the lowered blocks are called graben.