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    Question

    What geological processes are primarily responsible for

    the formation of cordilleras?
    A Glacial erosion and deposition Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Subduction of oceanic plates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The deposition of sedimentary rocks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Uplift due to volcanic activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cordilleras are primarily formed due to tectonic processes, such as the subduction of oceanic plates beneath continental plates, which leads to the formation of mountain ranges through crustal uplift.

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