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Block and fold mountains.​

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Answered by kumaranslikith687
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Answer:

Block mountains are formed due to faulting which is caused when the horizontal movements within the earth's crust move away from each other. Fold mountains are formed due to folding which occurs when the horizontal movements within the earth's crust move towards each other..

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Answered by Anonymous
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Fold Mountains

  • Fold mountains are formed due to folding of the rocks
  • Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the Earth
  • Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width
  • Example: the Himalayas

Block Mountains

  • Block mountains are formed due to faulting.
  • Block Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth.
  • Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.
  • Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany

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