Question

How does erosion shape mountains?

A. It creates pressures in Earth's crust that cause it to bend.
B. It removes material from mountains, changing their shapes.
C. By breaking down material on Earth's surface, it changes mountains' shapes.
D. The friction between plates of Earth's crust pushes up mountains.

Answer 1

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C. By breaking down material on Earth's surface, it changes mountains' shapes.

Answer 2

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The correct answer is B. It removes material from mountains, changing their shapes.

Erosion is the process by which rock, soil, and other materials are worn away and transported from one place to another. In the case of mountains, erosion plays a significant role in shaping their form. Over time, the forces of wind, water, ice, and gravity break down and remove material from the surface of mountains. This removal of material can occur through processes such as rainfall, glaciers, rivers, and landslides. As the material is eroded and transported, it can result in changes to the shape and structure of the mountain.