Give two chief characteristics of the fold mountains.

Very Short Answer

The fold mountain system has parallel ranges.
A fold mountain region is also a region of sudden forces such as of volcanoes and earthquakes.

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Chapter 5: Landforms of the Earth - Exercise [Page 52]

Chapter 5 Landforms of the Earth
Exercise | Q II. 3. | Page 52

Why are the fold mountains called so?

Distinguish between each of the following: Tectonic mountain and Volcanic mountain.

Write a note on the characteristics of folded mountains.

Give reasons for the following: Young fold mountains have rugged relief features.

Answer the following question briefly:

How are mountains useful to man?

Tick the correct answer:

An important mountain range of Europe is ____________

Multiple Choice Question:

Mount Kilimanjaro is in ____________

Very Short Answer Type Question:

What is special with Mauna Kea (Hawaii) in the Pacific Ocean?

Short Answer Type Question:

What are the block mountains?

How many types of mountains are there? Write briefly about each of them with the help of diagrams.