What Is an Orogeny

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Multiple Choice

What is an orogeny?

• A)a broad exposure of deformed metamorphic and igneous rocks
• B)a general term for mountain-building processes
• C)a special type of reverse fault
• D)a theory that explains the uplift of continents after large ice sheets melt

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Definitions:

Celebratory Mobs

Large groups of people gathering spontaneously to celebrate an event, which can sometimes lead to unruly or disruptive behavior.

Flash Mobs

Sudden gatherings of people at a predetermined location and time to perform an unusual or seemingly pointless act and then disperse quickly, often organized via social media.

Elementary Crowd Behavior

Basic patterns of how individuals in a crowd interact and behave, often influenced by the group's dynamics and the situation.

Gesticulation

The use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression, often accompanying speech or to convey messages non-verbally.