What are the young fold mountains?
The mountains are formed by volcanic eruption
The mountains are formed by submergence of land
The mountains have been formed due to folding of sedimentary rocks in the recent geological age
which is the correct option.
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Himalayas are called young fold mountains due to the following reasons. They are formed only a few million years ago. Fold mountains are formed when two or more of Earth's tectonic plates are pushed together.
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Young fold mountains
Fold mountains are formed when two or more of Earth's tectonic plates are pushed together. At this point of collision, the compressing boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into rocky outcrops, hills, mountains, and entire mountain ranges.
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