Question

Block and fold mountain distinguish between

Answer 1

ANSWER:

• Block Mountains

1. Fold mountains are formed due to folding of the rock.

2.Block mountains are formed due to faulting.

4.Block Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth.

Example: the Himalayas

• Fold Mountains

1.Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width

2. 3.Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the Earth

3.Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.

Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany.