The process that moves, elevates or builds up portions of the earth’s crust is called:

Options

A. denudation
B. volcanism
C. weathering
D. diastrophism

Answer

D

Explanation

Diastrophism is the process of deformation of Earth.s crust which involves folding and faulting. It is considered as a part of geotectonics. Denudation involves the processes that cause the wearing away of the Earth.s surface by moving water, by ice, by wind and by waves, leading to a reduction in elevation and in relief of landforms and of landscapes.