Asked by Trinity Roberts on May 20, 2024

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A mountain or hill that remains when adjacent areas have eroded to lower levels is an) :

A) an erosional remnant
B) anticline
C) syncline
D) thrust fault

Erosional Remnant

A mountain or hill that remains when adjacent areas have eroded to lower levels.

Anticline

A type of fold in sedimentary strata that resembles an arch, with the oldest beds at its core.

Syncline

A fold in sedimentary strata that resembles a trough, where the youngest rocks are at the core of the fold.

  • Acknowledge the contributions of tectonic settings to regional mountain formation.
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Madison DieffenwierthMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
An erosional remnant is a geological feature that stands out because the surrounding material has been eroded away, leaving the more resistant rock behind as a hill or mountain.