The correct answer is A. In the direction of applied force. This is because acceleration occurs n the direction of applied force according to Newtons second law of motion which states that the acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the applied force and takes place in the direction of force.
You are correct. Mountains are part of the lithosphere.
It could rotate while not advancing distance
When YOU speak, YOUR vocal cords vibrate, sending sound waves through the air and causing MY ear drums to vibrate.
When I speak, MY vocal cords vibrate, sending sound waves through the air an causing YOUR ear drums to vibrate.