ICSE Class 9 Answered
diffrence between fold mountains and block mountains
Asked by dr_pradip27121972 | 02 Aug, 2017, 08:38: PM
Expert Answer
Fold Mountains |
Block Mountains |
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.
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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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