2. Compare the physical features of young
fold mountains with those of old fold mountains for class 6
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Young fold mountains:
- They are of recent origin.
- They are higher than the old fold mountains.
- Most of the young fold mountains have pointed peaks.
- These have steeper slopes and deeper valleys.
- The Himalayas, the Andes and the Rockies mountains are some examples of young fold mountains.
Old fold mountains:
- They have been formed long ago.
- They are lower than the young fold mountains.
- These mountains generally do not have pointed peaks due to erosional activities of exogenic forces. They have rounded peaks.
- Due to the erosional activities of the exogenic forces, these mountains have gentle slopes.
- The Aravali Range, the Appalachian and the Ural Mountains are some examples of old fold mountains.
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