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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
Give an example of residual mountains.
How is a rift valley formed?
Give reasons for the following: Old fold mountains have low altitude and gentle slopes.
Answer the following question briefly:
What are the different types of mountains?
The mountains differ from the hills in terms of ______.
Tick the correct answers:
Glaciers are found in ____________
Fill in the blank:
The _________________ is a line of mountains.
Fill in the Blank:
The climate of mountains is ______
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A rich variety of flora and fauna is found in the mountains.
Short Answer Type Question:
What are the block mountains?
