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Distinguish between old fold mountains and young foldmountains define?
Old fold mountains are the mountains which were formed 50-60 million years ago. Young fold mountains are the ones formed comparatively new (30-40 million years ago). - answer by Subhrajyoti Sen
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
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.
Young fold mountains of the world?
The Himalayas, Andes, Rockies... Hope I helped. I was doing my revision on fold mountains and trying to find websites with maps that show fold mountain belts, major rivers and cities and I realised how pathetic the net is. I hope you'll appreciate my help :)
How do you describe the alps?
They pass through 7 countries: Slovenia; France; Germany; Switzerland; Italy; Austria; Liechtenstein. You could also mention that they are an area of young fold mountains. Hope this helps :)
Is rugged an adjective?
Yes, it can be. For instance: The rugged appearance of the man scared the young girl.
What is the difference between young and old fold mountains?
One of the features of young fold mountains is that these are formed at destructive collision of tectonic plate boundaries. The Earth's crust are pushed to the surface therefore forming a series of fold mountains.
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.
When was When I Was Young in the Mountains created?
When I Was Young in the Mountains was created in 1982.
Which is bigger the Alps or Pyrenees?
The Alps have higher peaks and are a larger mountain range. However, the Pyrénées are the same type of rugged, young mountains and also have some high summits.
How many pages does When I Was Young in the Mountains have?
When I Was Young in the Mountains has 32 pages.
What is the ISBN of When I Was Young in the Mountains?
The ISBN of When I Was Young in the Mountains is 0-140-54875-0.
How did Andes mountains receive its name?
Andes are called young fold mountains because they are young
What are the differences between young fold mountains and old fold mountains?
young fold mountains are like Himalayas, the Alps and man other.
Explain the difference between young and mature mountains?
Explain the difference between young and mature mountains?
Why earthquakes common in the belt of young fold mountains?
because this are the young mountains that recently formed in the earth.
What is the difference between young mountain and mature mountain?
young mountains are jagged on top, older mountains are smoother
