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Question
Give Reasons:
Himalayas are called young fold mountains.
Solution 1
They were formed by earth movements that affected the relief of the earth in the last phase of its geological history. Because of the young age which is evident from the striking contrast in relief, Himalayan ranges are called young fold mountains.
Solution 2
The Himalayas are called young fold mountains. Because they have been formed only a few million years ago and also they were formed because of the folding of the Earth crust due to tectonic activity.
Solution 3
High pointed peaks and parallel ranges are the features of young fold mountains. Since the Himalayas have these features they are called young fold mountains.
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