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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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