Question

3 differences between block and residual mountain

Answer 1

Fold MountainsBlock MountainsFold mountains are formed due to folding of the rocksBlock mountains are formed due to faulting.Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the EarthBlock Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth. Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in widthBlock mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.Example: the HimalayasExample: Black Forest Mountains in Germany