Post Utme Futo 2018 Geography Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2018 Post Utme Futo Geography examination.

Post Utme Futo 2018 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 6 POST_UTME_FUTO • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

Using the concept of isostasy, explain the formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting.

Answer Options

A. The formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting is primarily due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Correct Answer B. The formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting is primarily due to the process of isostasy.
C. The formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting is primarily due to the movement of magma from the Earth's mantle.
D. The formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting is primarily due to the process of weathering and erosion.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The formation of mountain ranges in regions of continental rifting is primarily due to the process of isostasy.

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This is Post Utme Futo 2018 Geography Question 6. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Futo Geography examination.

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