Tectonic Extension and Uplift Has Created the Mountain and Valley

question 53

Multiple Choice

Tectonic extension and uplift has created the mountain and valley landscape of the Great Basin. The downdropped valleys are called ____.

• A) horsts
• B) bajadas
• C) blowouts
• D) grabens

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