Question

Why are the Himalayas called Young Fold Mountains? (2 marks)

Answer 1

The Himalayas were formed as a result of folding of the edges of two plates after collision, hence they are also called Fold Mountains​.

Himalayas were formed 50 million years ago, however, the Earth was formed 4.5 billion years ago. Since the Himalayas were formed relatively later, they are called Young Mountains.