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प्रश्न
How can mountains be classified according to their different size and arrangement? Describe in detail two of the classes of such mountains.
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उत्तर
Simply the mountains can be divided into 4 groups
- Folded mountains
- Block mountains
- Volcanic mountains
- Relict mountains
Volcanic mountains : are formed by the eruption and deposition of magma from the interior core to the land surface. According to their construction these are Cinder or Ash cones, Lava cones and composite cones, e.g. Fujiyama in Japan.
Relict mountains : These are formed by the continuous erosion ofthe original materials and giving birth to the hills of rounded peaks made of high density rocks, which have undergone excessive pressure and denudation by natural agents. One of the best example is Vindhyanchal mountain.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are the fold mountains called so?
Give one example of young fold mountains.
How is a rift valley formed?
Distinguish between each of the following: Tectonic mountain and Volcanic mountain.
Describe the different stages in the growth of mountains.
How are Block mountains formed?
Multiple Choice Question:
Mount Kilimanjaro is in ____________
Fill in the Blank:
The Ural mountains in ______ have rounded features and low elevation.
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Mount Fujiyama in Japan is an example of volcanic mountains.
Short Answer Type Question:
Write a few features of the mountains.
