GCE Geography 2024 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Geography 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Horst is a feature associated with

A. A. volcanic mountain
B. B. residual mountain
C. C. block mountainCorrect
D. D. fold mountain

Explanation

A horst is a geological term that refers to a block of the earth's crust that has been uplifted relative to the surrounding areas, often due to tectonic forces. This uplift can occur along faults, resulting in the formation of block mountains.

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