Geography
Distinguish between Fold Mountains and Block Mountains.
Earth's Landforms
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| Fold Mountains | Block Mountains |
|---|---|
| They 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. |
| They are characterized by large scale complex folds that have greater height but are comparatively narrow in width. | They are characterized by steep slopes and flat slopes. |
| For example- the Himalayas in India | For example- Black forest mountains in Europe. |
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