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What is most prone to earthquakes?
What is most prone to earthquakes?
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The correct option is C Young folded mountain
Fold mountains are formed due to convergence between two continental plates or between an oceanic and a continental plate. Due to convergence sedimentary rock strata in geosynclines are subjected to compressive forces to form fold mountains. Ex – Himalayas, Rockies, Atlas, Alps, Urals, Appalachians and Andes. Due to the convergence, it became prone to earthquake.The correct answer is D.
Fold mountains are formed due to convergence between two continental plates or between an oceanic and a continental plate. Due to convergence sedimentary rock strata in geosynclines are subjected to compressive forces to form fold mountains. Ex – Himalayas, Rockies, Atlas, Alps, Urals, Appalachians and Andes. Due to the convergence, it became prone to earthquake.
The correct answer is D.
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