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the movement that gives rise to Mountains are called movement ​

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Answered by llMsFlawlessll
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The word Orogeny is derived from a Greek word 'Oros' meaning mountain. The orogenic movements are due to horizontal forces in earth's crust, as a result of which rock-strata are crumpled and folded. It is this movement that give rise to mountains.

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Mountains :

A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. A mountain differs from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is larger than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (1000 feet) above the surrounding land.

Answered by rajnichauhan12t
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Answer:

orogenic movement is the answer.

Explanation:

The orogenic movement are due to horizontal forces in earth's crust, as a result of which rock stata are crumpled and folded. It is the movement that give rise to the mountains.

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