Question

Distinguished between the fold and block mountains

Answer 1

Answer:

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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