(a) Give one example of each:
(i) Young fold mountains
(ii) Old fold mountain
(b) Give two points of importance of landforms.
(c) Describe the characteristics of two different types of plateaus.
(d) Why are there different types of plains?
Answers
Answer:
young fold mountain : The Himalayas in India
old fold mountain : The ural Mountain in Russia
Answer:
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Explanation:
(a) (i) The Himalayas in Asia
(ii) Appalachians in North America
(b) (i) Mountains, plateaus, plains and valleys are beautiful sculptures of nature on the surface crust of the earth. They add to the beauty of the earth.
(ii) Landforms represent the relief features of the earth. They have an impact on climate, direction of winds, precipitation as well as other atmospheric processes. The Himalayas act as a climatic divide shaping the distinctive climate of the Indian subcontinent.
(c) The characteristics of Intermontane plateau are-
• These plateaus are surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides.
• They are formed along with fold mountains.
For example: the Tibetan plateau.
The characteristics of Volcanic plateaus are-
• They are formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that slowly build up over time, forming a plateau.
For example: the Peninsular Plateau of India.
(d) There are different types of plains based on the way they are formed. While some have been formed due to depositional activities of rivers and winds, some are formed due to the upliftment and submergence of lands.