Which of the following is an example of endogenic forces?

The correct answer is Building mountains.Key Points

• Endogenic forces are the forces that originate from within the Earth's crust and result in the formation of landforms.
• Building mountains is an example of endogenic forces as it involves tectonic activity where two tectonic plates collide, leading to the uplift of the Earth's crust and the formation of mountains.
• Glaciers are a result of exogenic forces (external forces) such as changes in climate and weather patterns.
• Sea-waves are a result of exogenic forces such as wind patterns, tides, and ocean currents.
• Wind is also result of an exogenic force that shapes the Earth's surface by eroding and depositing sediments.

Additional Information

• The Himalayas, the Andes, and the Rockies are examples of mountain ranges formed due to tectonic activity.
• Glaciers are large masses of ice that form in high-altitude areas where the temperature is below freezing.
  • They are formed due to a combination of factors such as temperature, precipitation, and topography.
  • Glaciers can shape the landscape by eroding rocks, creating valleys, and leaving behind moraines (piles of rocks and debris).
• Sea-waves are created due to a combination of factors such as wind patterns, tides, and ocean currents.
  • They can shape the coastline by eroding rocks, creating sea cliffs, and depositing sediments to form beaches.
• Wind is a result of differences in atmospheric pressure that cause air to move from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
  • Wind can shape the Earth's surface by eroding rocks, creating sand dunes, and depositing sediments to form landforms such as deltas.