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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the Fold Mountain and Block Mountain.
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उत्तर
| Fold Mountain | Block Mountain |
| Fold mountains is built by the tectonic forces folding the sedimentary rocks. | Block mountain is built after the submergence of a landmass leaving behind the big blocks on the both sides. |
| These are formed of light sedimentary rocks e.g. the Himalayas | These are formed by solid rocks standing on the both sides of a rift valley. e.g. Vosges mountain in France. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The compressional forces that cause folding of rocks and formation of fold mountains.
What are Block mountains?
How can mountains be classified according to their different size and arrangement? Describe in detail two of the classes of such mountains.
How can mountains be classified according to their different size and arrangement?
Give reasons for the following: Old fold mountains have low altitude and gentle slopes.
Give reasons for the following: Young fold mountains are liable to Earthquakes and Volcanic action.
Tick the correct answer:
An important mountain range of Europe is ____________
Multiple Choice Question:
It is the mountain range of South America.
Fill in the Blank:
Mountains vary in their ______ and shape.
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Give examples of Volcanic mountains.
