distinguish between fold mountain and block mountain
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Fold mountains are formed due to folding of the rocks
Block mountains are formed due to faulting.
Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the Earth
Block Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth.
Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width
Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.
Example: the Himalayas
Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany
Block mountains are formed due to faulting.
Fold Mountains are formed when two tectonic plates move towards each other leading to the folding of the layers of the Earth
Block Mountains are formed when the two tectonic plates move away from each other causing cracks on the surface of the Earth.
Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width
Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.
Example: the Himalayas
Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany
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Differences between fold and block mountains
diffrence between fold mountains and block mountains. 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.
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