<P> Mountain formation refers to the geological processes that underlie the formation of mountains . These processes are associated with large - scale movements of the Earth 's crust ( tectonic plates ) . Folding , faulting , volcanic activity , igneous intrusion and metamorphism can all be parts of the orogenic process of mountain building . The formation of mountains is not necessarily related to the geological structures found on it . </P>
<P> Mountain formation refers to the geological processes that underlie the formation of mountains . These processes are associated with large - scale movements of the Earth 's crust ( tectonic plates ) . Folding , faulting , volcanic activity , igneous intrusion and metamorphism can all be parts of the orogenic process of mountain building . The formation of mountains is not necessarily related to the geological structures found on it . </P>
what leads to folding faulting and volcanic activity
what leads to folding faulting and volcanic activity
mountain building
mountain building