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List 5 differences of fold and block mountain in a tabular form

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Following are the difference b/w fold and block mountains :

1) ● Fold mountains are formed due to folding of the rocks

● Block mountains are formed due to faulting.

2) ● 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.

3) ● Fold mountains are greater in length but comparatively smaller in width

● Block mountains are generally wider in length as compared tot eh fold mountains.

4) ● Example: the Himalayas

● Example: Black Forest Mountains in Germany

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