Question

how is a plateau different from a fault - block mountain?
a plateau forms due to shearing, and a fault - block mountain does not.
a fault - block mountain forms from a reverse - fault, and a plateau does not.
a plateau forms when a flat block of rock is uplifted, and a fault - block mountain does not.
a fault - block mountain forms when the center block is uplifted, and plateau does not.

Explanation:

A plateau is a large - area, elevated flat landform formed when a flat block of rock is uplifted. Fault - block mountains form when large blocks of rock are broken and displaced by faults, often with the center block uplifted.

Answer:

D. A fault - block mountain forms when the center block is uplifted, and plateau does not.