Give one example of each : (a) Young fold mountains; (b) Old fold mo

1.	Give one example of each : (a) Young fold mountains; (b) Old fold mountain. Why they are called so
Answer» (a) These mountains are made of light sedimentary rocks of recent tertiary age and are the highest mountain system which are still increasing their heights due to gradual upthrust force. The Himalayas are called young fold mountains. (b) The Alpine-Himalayan system and Circum Parific mountain belt are the ‘Old Fold Mountains’ which existed as geosynclines 50-60 million years ago.

Give one example of each : (a) Young fold mountains; (b) Old fold mountain. Why they are called so

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(a) These mountains are made of light sedimentary rocks of recent tertiary age and are the highest mountain system which are still increasing their heights due to gradual upthrust force. The Himalayas are called young fold mountains.

(b) The Alpine-Himalayan system and Circum Parific mountain belt are the ‘Old Fold Mountains’ which existed as geosynclines 50-60 million years ago.

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Give one example of each : (a) Young fold mountains; (b) Old fold mountain. Why they are called so

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