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Q · Mountains and Their TypesMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements correctly describes Fold Mountains? They are formed primarily due to compressional forces. The Himalayas are an example of Fold Mountains. The Vosges Mountains are young fold mountains.
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Old Mountains form due to compressional forces when two tectonic plates collide. Himalayas are young fold mountains. The Vosges are Block Mountains, not Fold Mountains.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only