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Endogenetic Movements

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography

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Topics in Endogenetic Movements

1

Classification of Internal Movements

  • Internal movements are classified based on three criteria: velocity, direction, and landforms produced
  • Velocity classification: Slow movements (continuous) and Sudden movements (events)
  • Direction classification: Horizontal movements and Vertical movements (upward/downward)
2

Slow Movements - Mountain Building (Orogenic)

  • Mountain-building movements create fold mountains and block mountains
  • Fold Mountains: Formed by horizontal compression of soft rock layers (e.g., Himalayas, Rockies, Alps, Andes, Aravalis)
  • Process involves energy waves creating pressure that folds rock layers
3

Slow Movements - Continent Building (Epeirogenic)

  • Continent-building movements occur vertically - towards or away from Earth's center
  • Large portions of Earth's crust are uplifted or subsided
  • Uplifted areas form continents and extensive plateaus
4

Rift Valleys

  • Formed when land between two parallel fractures subsides
  • Result of tension forces pulling rocks apart
  • Both slopes are steep

Key Concepts

Internal Earth movements are classified basedFormed when horizontal compression forces causeBlock mountains form when land betweenEarthquakes occur when accumulated tensionThree types of earthquake waves

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