Question

virginias blue ridge mountains were once among the tallest in the world, similar in altitude to the himalayas of today. this would still be the case if not for the process of - a weathering. b erosion. c volcanism. d deposition.

Explanation:

Weathering breaks down rocks in place, but erosion is the process that moves the weathered material away. Over long - time periods, erosion has reduced the height of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Volcanism builds landforms, and deposition adds material rather than reducing height.

Answer:

B. erosion