classify mountains on the basis of their origin.Explain with each type with an example(urgent)
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The types of mountains are:
Fold mountains: Fold Mountains have their origins in the folds of the Earth. Some of the fold mountains are the Himalayas and Aravallis in the Indian sub-continent, Alps in Europe, Urals in Eurasia.
Block mountains: These are formed when large areas are broken and uplifted to form horsts. The sunken areas are called grabens. The Rhine Valley and Vosges mountains are examples of graben and horst.
Volcanic mountain: These have their origin due to volcanic activity. Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan are examples of volcanic mountains.
Fold mountains: Fold Mountains have their origins in the folds of the Earth. Some of the fold mountains are the Himalayas and Aravallis in the Indian sub-continent, Alps in Europe, Urals in Eurasia.
Block mountains: These are formed when large areas are broken and uplifted to form horsts. The sunken areas are called grabens. The Rhine Valley and Vosges mountains are examples of graben and horst.
Volcanic mountain: These have their origin due to volcanic activity. Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan are examples of volcanic mountains.
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Mountain➫ A large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area.
♦ They are generally steeper than a hill.
♦ They are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.
♦ They have different climates than land at sea level & nearby flat land.
♦ They significant heights above sea level or the surrounding land.
About - "Mount Everest"
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❱ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world with a peak that soars 8847m above sea level.
❱ It is ituated on the border of Nepal & Tibet in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayan Mountains.
❱ Mount Everest is so famous for being so high that you've probably heard of it before.
❱ It has been known the world over since the early 1950s when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay first climbed to its awesome summit.
❱ Mount Everest known in Nepali as Sagarmatha and in Tibetan as Chomolungma.
➧ Types 0f Mountains:-
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❱ Dome Mountain
❱ Folded Mountains
❱ Volcanic Mountain
❱ Plateau Mountain
❱ Fault-block Mountain
➧ Importance of Mountains:-
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❱ They influence global & regional climates & weather conditions.
❱ Mountain blocks are often rich in endemic species.
❱ They form a natural wall along the northern borders which is difficult to cross.
❱ They also protect us from cold winds coming from the north.
❱ The rivers originating from the Himalayas carry fertile soil from the mountains to the plains.
➧ Features 0f Mountains:-
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❱ They are prominent landforms that have significant heights above sea level & the surrounding land.
❱ They are steeper than hills.
❱ They are distinguished from plateaus by their grade.
❱ A mountain / mountain range usually has a peak which is a pointed top.
❱ They have different climates than land at sea level & nearby flat land.
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Thanks...✊
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Mountain➫ A large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area.
♦ They are generally steeper than a hill.
♦ They are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.
♦ They have different climates than land at sea level & nearby flat land.
♦ They significant heights above sea level or the surrounding land.
About - "Mount Everest"
⬇=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⬇
❱ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world with a peak that soars 8847m above sea level.
❱ It is ituated on the border of Nepal & Tibet in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayan Mountains.
❱ Mount Everest is so famous for being so high that you've probably heard of it before.
❱ It has been known the world over since the early 1950s when Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay first climbed to its awesome summit.
❱ Mount Everest known in Nepali as Sagarmatha and in Tibetan as Chomolungma.
➧ Types 0f Mountains:-
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❱ Dome Mountain
❱ Folded Mountains
❱ Volcanic Mountain
❱ Plateau Mountain
❱ Fault-block Mountain
➧ Importance of Mountains:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ They influence global & regional climates & weather conditions.
❱ Mountain blocks are often rich in endemic species.
❱ They form a natural wall along the northern borders which is difficult to cross.
❱ They also protect us from cold winds coming from the north.
❱ The rivers originating from the Himalayas carry fertile soil from the mountains to the plains.
➧ Features 0f Mountains:-
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=⤵
❱ They are prominent landforms that have significant heights above sea level & the surrounding land.
❱ They are steeper than hills.
❱ They are distinguished from plateaus by their grade.
❱ A mountain / mountain range usually has a peak which is a pointed top.
❱ They have different climates than land at sea level & nearby flat land.
_________
Thanks...✊
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