Mountain Classification Based on Origin

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What type of mountains are the Himalayas, the Alps, the Rockies, and the Andes?

  • Block mountains
  • Fold mountains (correct)
  • Plateau mountains
  • Volcanic mountains

What is the main process that leads to the formation of fold mountains?

  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Uplift by compressional forces (correct)
  • Erosion
  • Subduction

Which type of mountains are known as 'young fold mountains' due to their recent formation?

  • Block mountains
  • Plains mountains
  • Volcanic mountains
  • Fold mountains (correct)

Which mountain type is formed by horizontal tensional forces causing cracks or faults in the Earth's crust?

<p>Block mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of volcanic mountains?

<p>Formation is associated with volcanic activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fold mountain?

<p>Black Forest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes old fold mountains like the Aravallis from young fold mountains?

<p>The time of their formation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are block mountains typically formed?

<p>Due to horizontal tensional forces causing faults in the crust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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