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Shaping the Land — Quiz

Question 1 • Geography

Uplift happens when tectonic plates collide on convergent boundaries and push rock and minerals into each other. Which landform or land mass can be formed by uplift?

Answer
A
mountain
B
canyon
C
basin
D
plain

Explanation

When tectonic plates collide, they can compress and push rock layers upward. This uplift can build a mountain, so the correct choice is mountain. Canyons are mainly carved by erosion, while basins and plains are generally low or relatively flat areas.

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