Question

distinguish between block mountain and fold mountains​

Answer 1

Answer:

Block mountains are characterised by steep slopes and flat tops.

Fold mountains are characterized by large scale complex folds that have greater height but are comparatively narrow in width.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Fold Mountains

• They 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.

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.