Geomorphology / Plate Tectonic Theory / Mountain Building Answer: Introduction Mountain building (or orogenesis) refers to the geological processes responsible for the formation of mountain ranges, typically through tectonic forces such as plate convergence, folding, faulting, and volcanism. While earlier …
Environmental Geography / Geomorphology / Regional Planning Answer: Introduction Mountain regions, though ecologically diverse and resource-rich, are inherently fragile ecosystems. Their steep slopes, thin soils, climatic variability, and biodiversity hotspots make them particularly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Both natural processes …
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