What is the relationship between plate tectonic processes and mountain

belts?

 

How are mountain belts and continental accretion related?

 

What is ‘unroofing’ of a mountain belt?

 

Briefly describe the tectonic origin, age and major topographic features

 of each of the following:

 

Himalaya

Alps

Andes

Rocky Mountains

Sierra Nevada

Appalachians

Adirondacks