8 Questions
What type of mountains are the Himalayas, the Alps, the Rockies, and the Andes?
Fold mountains
What is the main process that leads to the formation of fold mountains?
Uplift by compressional forces
Which type of mountains are known as 'young fold mountains' due to their recent formation?
Fold mountains
Which mountain type is formed by horizontal tensional forces causing cracks or faults in the Earth's crust?
Block mountains
What is the key characteristic of volcanic mountains?
Formation is associated with volcanic activities
Which of the following is NOT a fold mountain?
Black Forest
What distinguishes old fold mountains like the Aravallis from young fold mountains?
The time of their formation
How are block mountains typically formed?
Due to horizontal tensional forces causing faults in the crust
This quiz covers the classification of mountains based on their origin, explaining each type in detail. Topics include ranges and fold mountains, with examples like the Himalayas, the Alps, the Rockies, and the Andes.
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