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Eventually, natural weathering (over an extremely long time) will wear the rounded peaks into sharper edges. Most extreme weathering occurred during the ice-ages. Glaciers scoured out 'U' shaped valleys, shaved the sides of the mountains, sharpening the mountains into their present shapes.
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Why earthquakes common in the belt of young fold mountains?
because this are the young mountains that recently formed in the earth.
What are the names of young fold mountains of world?
the andes , the himalayas & the rockies
What are types of fold mountains?
The Jura Mountains and the Zagros Mountains are examples of the fold mountains. The fold mountain is formed as a result of the effects if the folding on layers within the upper part of the crust of the earth.
What are the types of fold mountains?
types of fold mountains are.1.symmetricla fold2.asymetrical fold3.over fold4.recumbent fold5.over thrust fold
What do you call mountains formed by blocks of crust moving along a fault?
Mountains made of crumpled and folded layers of rock are called fold mountains. The breaking down of materials of Earth's crust into smaller pieces is weathering.
What are the features of a old fold mountain?
the old fold mountains are low in height and have rounded peaks
Why do old fold mountains have rounded peaks?
this is because the ranges get worn down due to erosion
What are the differences between young fold mountains and old fold mountains?
young fold mountains are like Himalayas, the Alps and man other.
How did Andes mountains receive its name?
Andes are called young fold mountains because they are young
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.
Why earthquakes common in the belt of young fold mountains?
because this are the young mountains that recently formed in the earth.
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
Difference between western cordillera and the Appalachians?
the western cordilleras are young fold mountains, while the appalachians are old fold mountains.
Do young fold mountains have rugged relief features?
Yes they do.
Where in Asia are young fold mountains found?
In India is Himalyas..
What are the names of young fold mountains of world?
the andes , the himalayas & the rockies
What type of mountains is the Appalachians?
The appalachain mountains are fold mountains
