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प्रश्न
How can mountains be classified according to their different size and arrangement? Describe in detail two of the classes of such mountains.
उत्तर
Simply the mountains can be divided into 4 groups
- Folded mountains
- Block mountains
- Volcanic mountains
- Relict mountains
Volcanic mountains : are formed by the eruption and deposition of magma from the interior core to the land surface. According to their construction these are Cinder or Ash cones, Lava cones and composite cones, e.g. Fujiyama in Japan.
Relict mountains : These are formed by the continuous erosion ofthe original materials and giving birth to the hills of rounded peaks made of high density rocks, which have undergone excessive pressure and denudation by natural agents. One of the best example is Vindhyanchal mountain.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give one example of Old fold mountains.
How is a rift valley formed? Give one example of a rift valley.
The compressional forces that cause folding of rocks and formation of fold mountains.
Write a note on the characteristics of folded mountains.
Give reasons for the following: Old fold mountains have low altitude and gentle slopes.
Answer the following question briefly:
What are the different types of mountains?
Tick the correct answers:
The mountains differ from the hills in terms of ____________
Fill in the blank:
The _________________ is a line of mountains.
Multiple Choice Question:
Mount Kilimanjaro is in ____________
State whether the following sentence is true (T) or false (F).
A rich variety of flora and fauna is found in the mountains.
