Identify the incorrect statement:

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APPSC Group-1 (Prelims) Exam Official Paper-I (Held On: 17 Mar, 2024)

Geomorphic processes bring about changes in the configuration of the surface of the Earth.
Diastrophism and volcanism are endogenic geomorphic processes.
The endogenic and exogenic forces cause physical stresses and chemical actions on earth materials.
Orogeny is the continental building process.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Orogeny is the continental building process.

Key Points

Orogeny refers to the process of mountain building through structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere.
Continental building involves the gradual accumulation and accretion of landmasses over geological time scales.
Orogenic processes are usually driven by tectonic plate interactions such as collisions and subductions.
Thus, Orogeny is not the same as the broader continental building process which includes various other mechanisms.

Additional Information

Geomorphic Processes
- These processes are responsible for the formation and alteration of Earth's surface features.
- They include both endogenic (internal) processes like volcanism and diastrophism, and exogenic (external) processes like weathering and erosion.
Diastrophism
- This refers to the deformation of Earth's crust due to tectonic forces.
- It includes processes such as folding, faulting, and warping of the crust.
Volcanism
- Volcanism involves the eruption of molten rock (magma) onto the surface of the Earth.
- It is a key endogenic process contributing to the formation of volcanic landforms like mountains and islands.
Endogenic and Exogenic Forces
- Endogenic forces originate from within the Earth and include processes like tectonics and volcanism.
- Exogenic forces originate from the atmosphere or hydrosphere and include weathering, erosion, and deposition.
- These forces cause physical and chemical changes in Earth's materials, shaping the landscape over time.