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Q: Do old mountains tend to have sharp peaks?
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Old mountain tend to have?

Old mountains tend to have _____.


Why are young mountains sharp and jagged while the peaks of an old mountains are rounded?

because older mountains are more exposed to the elements such as rain and storms which wear down the jagged points. Actually, the sharpness or bluntness of the peaks of a mountain indicates the strength of the rock from which they are formed, and says nothing about their age.


Similarities between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian mountains?

not much. the Appalachian mountains are old eroded mountains with not much left to them but the rockies have tall sharp jagged peaks that rise above the tree line some above 14,000 ft above sea level


What are the features of a old fold mountain?

the old fold mountains are low in height and have rounded peaks


Are there mountains in Tennessee?

The Appalachian and the Smokey Mtns. The are relatively old and weather worn mountains (smooth) as compared to 'young' mountains like the Rockies or the Alps, which are jagged with rugged, sharp peaks.


Why do old fold mountains have rounded peaks?

this is because the ranges get worn down due to erosion


Are the Blue Ridge Mountains called rounded mountains because of their rounded peaks?

Yes, the term rounded mountains refers to the rounded peaks. Rounded peaks indicate age and weathering forces over a long period of time. The Blue Ridge Mountains which are part of the Appalachian Mountain range all have rounded peaks because the Appalachian Mountain range is millions of years old. In comparison, the Rocky Mountains are not rounded; they are much younger than the Appalachian Mountain range.


Do all mountain have sharp ends?

Young mountains have sharp edges because they have not been worn down by erosion. Old mountains are rounded and smoother.


What kind of mountain has weathered and rounded peaks and gentle slopes?

These are either VERY old mountains formed by the crust compressing or mountains formed by the crust slowly pulling apart over time.


What do mountains in Pennsylvania look like?

In the mountains themselves, the mountains have high peaks, deep valleys with stunning views to other mountain peaks, with fog that can cover the tops until the sun burns it away. However, these are "old" mountains, worn so they are lower. Pennsylvania also has rolling hills and valleys, with many rocky cliffs, where streams and rivers run in valleys.


What are rounded mountains?

They are mountains without a tip. It is rounded at the top. Rounded mountains are almost always old mountains.As mountains gets older, their peaks get flatter. They are still considered mountains as they pass mountain elevation requirements.There valleys are very wide too. The opposite is a young mountain with shark peaks, narrow valleys, and much taller. For ex., Earth's tallest mountain, Mt.Everest, is a very young mountain.


Name two differences between old and young mountains?

old mountain have formed very early but young mountains have formed recently about 25 million years ago . they don't have sharp peak but young mountain have sharp peak's. they are not so much high whereas they are very much high