Which of the following is not a type of mountain?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following is not a type of mountain?

  1. conical mountain
  2. block mountain
  3. fold mountain
  4. mountain of accumulation ✓
Explanation

“Mountain of accumulation” is not a recognized type of mountain in geography. It is not a proper geographic term.

Conical mountains are cone-shaped, often volcanic. Block mountains form when rock moves along fault lines. Fold mountains form when plates collide.

All the other options are real mountain types studied in physical geography.

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