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The Formation of the Himalayas
The Himalayas are known to be youngfold mountains. Young, because these have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountain ranges like the Aravallis in India, and the Appalachian in the USA. They are known as fold mountains because the mountains extend for 2500 km in length in a series of parallel ridges or folds.
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∙ 10y agoThe Himalayas are known to be youngfold mountains. Young, because these have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountain ranges like the Aravallis in India, and the Appalachian in the USA. They are known as fold mountains because the mountains extend for 2500 km in length in a series of parallel ridges or folds.
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∙ 10y agoyas are called young fold mountains
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What are the differences between young fold mountains and old fold mountains?
young fold mountains are like Himalayas, the Alps and man other.
What are the names of young fold mountains of world?
the andes , the himalayas & the rockies
Why Himalayas called young fold mountains?
The Himalayas are known to be youngfold mountains. Young, because these have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountain ranges like the Aravallis in India, and the Appalachian in the USA. They are known as fold mountains because the mountains extend for 2500 km in length in a series of parallel ridges or folds.
What type of mountain is the Himalayas?
The Himalayas are Fold Mountains
What are examples of fold mountains?
andes and himalayas
What kind of mountains are the Himalayas?
the Himalayas is a group of mountains which are grouped together and are formed by tectonic activityYoung Fold Mountains
How did Andes mountains receive its name?
Andes are called young fold mountains because they are young
Which are the youngest fold mountains of the world?
the himalayas and the rockies and so on................
What type of mountain is the Himalaya Mountain?
The Himalayas are Fold Mountains
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 :)
What are the different types of fold mountain?
Fold mountains are formed when two plates under the ground move together which forces sedimentary rock upwards in to a series of folds. ' Hence fold mountains ' There are two types of fold mountain: young fold mountains ( 10-25 millions years of age e.g Rockies and Himalayas ) Old fold mountains (over 200 million years of age, e.g. Urals and Appalachians of the USA). Hope its useful :)
What is a example of a fault-block mountain?
the Himalayasi need a example of fault block mountains(The himalayas are NOT fault block mountains , they are fold mountains.)
