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Which of the following is NOT an example of a Residual Mountain? (A) Mount Fuji (B) Vindhyachal (C) Aravalli (D) Appalachian
In geomorphology, Mount Fuji is classified as an extrusive volcanic peak, built through successive layers of eruptive material. Conversely, Residual Mountains (or Relict Mountains) are "mountains of denudation." Ranges like the Aravallis in India or the Appalachians in the USA were once towering folRead more
In geomorphology, Mount Fuji is classified as an extrusive volcanic peak, built through successive layers of eruptive material. Conversely, Residual Mountains (or Relict Mountains) are “mountains of denudation.” Ranges like the Aravallis in India or the Appalachians in the USA were once towering fold mountains that have been systematically eroded by wind, water and ice over geological eras. What remains today are the harder, resistant rock cores. Mount Fuji is a constructive landform, whereas residual mountains are the final stage of a mountain’s life cycle, representing the enduring remnants of Earth’s ancient crustal movements.
See lessWhich of the following is a Block Mountain?
Block mountains or Horsts, are formed when large areas of the Earth's crust are broken and displaced vertically along faults. The Sierra Nevada is one of the world's most extensive block ranges. In Europe, the Black Forest and the Vosges represent a symmetrical geographical system where the crustalRead more
Block mountains or Horsts, are formed when large areas of the Earth’s crust are broken and displaced vertically along faults. The Sierra Nevada is one of the world’s most extensive block ranges. In Europe, the Black Forest and the Vosges represent a symmetrical geographical system where the crustal block between them subsided to form the Rhine Graben, leaving the edges standing as prominent highlands. These landforms are distinct from fold mountains because they are created by tensional or compressional faulting rather than the buckling of sedimentary layers, resulting in steep, cliff-like sides and relatively flat tops.
See lessThe Rockies andes, Atlas, Alps, Himalayas, etc. are what type of mountains? (A) Residual mountains (B) Fold mountains (C) Block mountains (D) None of these
The Rockies andes, Alps and Himalayas are all Fold mountains formed through "Orogeny" (mountain building). Geographically, they occur where two or more tectonic plates are pushed together. This horizontal compression "squeezes" the sedimentary rocks and crustal layers, forcing them upward into wavesRead more
The Rockies andes, Alps and Himalayas are all Fold mountains formed through “Orogeny” (mountain building). Geographically, they occur where two or more tectonic plates are pushed together. This horizontal compression “squeezes” the sedimentary rocks and crustal layers, forcing them upward into waves or folds. These ranges are the world’s highest and most extensive, often featuring rugged, jagged peaks because they are geologically young and have not yet been significantly leveled by erosion. They are vital in geography for their role in determining continental drainage patterns and influencing global climate systems.
See lessWhich of the following is an example of a young fold mountain in the world?
The Alps belong to the Tertiary mountain-building phase, making them "Young" in geological terms. Unlike the Appalachians or the Urals, which have been eroded into low, rounded hills over 250 million years, the Alps retain extreme vertical relief and sharp, glaciated peaks. Geographically, they reprRead more
The Alps belong to the Tertiary mountain-building phase, making them “Young” in geological terms. Unlike the Appalachians or the Urals, which have been eroded into low, rounded hills over 250 million years, the Alps retain extreme vertical relief and sharp, glaciated peaks. Geographically, they represent the central core of the Alpine-Himalayan belt. Their youth is evidenced by their high elevation and frequent seismic activity. In contrast, the Aravallis are “Old” or “Relict” mountains that have been so heavily weathered that they now exist as mere stumps of their former height.
See lessWhich of the following is a fold mountain? (A) Nilgiri (B) Himalayas (C) Sahyadri (D) Satpura
The Himalayas are Young Fold mountains created by powerful compressional forces at a convergent boundary. Geographically, they consist of three parallel ranges—the Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks—each displaying intense folding. While other Indian ranges like the Satpura are result of faulting (BlocRead more
The Himalayas are Young Fold mountains created by powerful compressional forces at a convergent boundary. Geographically, they consist of three parallel ranges—the Himadri, Himachal and Shiwaliks—each displaying intense folding. While other Indian ranges like the Satpura are result of faulting (Block), the Himalayas are result of the buckling of the Earth’s crust. This folding is responsible for the extreme height of peaks like Everest. Their geological structure is highly complex, featuring “nappes” and “overthrusts,” which are typical characteristics of mountain ranges formed by massive horizontal plate movements.
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