WAEC Geography 2009 Question 17

Question 17

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

Which of the following is not a type of mountain?

  1. A.Conical mountain
  2. B.Block mountain
  3. C.Fold mountain
  4. D.Mountain of accumulation
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Answer: A (Conical mountain)

Explanation

Mountains are classified as fold, block, volcanic (accumulation) and residual; 'conical' describes a shape, not a type.