Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains were once among the tallest in the world, similar in altitude to the Himalayas of today. This would still be the case if not for the process of -

Question

Responses
A weathering.weathering.
B orogeny.orogeny.
C volcanism.volcanism.
D metamorphism.

Answer 1

The correct response is A: weathering.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains have experienced extensive weathering and erosion over millions of years, which has gradually reduced their height and altered their landscape. Orogeny refers to the process of mountain formation, while volcanism and metamorphism are related to volcanic activity and changes in rock due to pressure and temperature, respectively.