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Write down two characteristics of fold mountains.

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  1. They are formed by the folding of the earth’s crust due to the convergent movement of two tectonic plates.
  2. Their typical structure includes up folds called anticlines (forming mountain crests) and down folds called synclines (forming valleys).
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Chapter 6: Landforms of the Earth - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 58]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Landforms of the Earth
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D 3. (a) | Page 58
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