Question

Which of the following is/are a characteristics of fold mountain?

• A. The fold mountain system has parallel range
• B. The intermont plateaus may be found between high ranges
• C. A fold mountain region is a region of glaciation.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Folded mountains are defined as the formation of folding of crustal rocks by compressive forces generated by epigenetic forces coming from within the earth. These are the highest and most extensive mountains in the world and are found in all the continents. Some of the characteristics of these mountains are:

1) A fold mountain region is a region of glaciation. The folded mountains are the youngest mountains that represent the mountains on the earth. They have also the highest mountain summits. Mt. Everest is the most typical example.

2) The fold mountain system has a parallel range. These mountains are generally arcuate shape, and their length far exceeds their width.

3) the intermontane plateaus may be found between high ranges of these folded mountains.