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Endogenetic Movements — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Geography
What Endogenetic Movements covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Classification of Internal.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Geography · 2026-27
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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Key topics in Endogenetic Movements include Classification of Internal Movements, Slow Movements - Mountain Building (Orogenic), Slow Movements - Continent Building (Epeirogenic), Rift Valleys. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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