Block Mountain


 
 
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Block Mountain

The Himalayan Mountain and the Alps conical peaks. The Aravali range in India is one of the oldest fold mountain system in the world.

  • The mountain may have a small summit and a broad base. It is considerably higher than the surrounding area. Some mountain are even higher than the clouds .As you go higher, the climate becomes colder. In some mountain, there are permanently frozen rivers of ice. They are called glaciers. There are some mountains you cannot see as they are under the sea. Mauna Kea (Hawaii) in the Pacific Ocean is an example. There is harsh climate. Since the slopes are steep, less land is available for farming.
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    Where are most of the block mountains located?

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    What are the names of famous block mountains?

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    Question : 3

    Oldest 'mountain' in India is

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