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The Pennines (Europe), Appalachians(America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of?

AOld mountains

BYoung mountains

CFold mountains

DBlock mountains

Answer:

A. Old mountains

Read Explanation:

  • Old mountains, also known as ancient or relict mountains, are mountain ranges formed through geological processes that occurred millions of years ago

  • These ranges have undergone significant erosion, weathering and tectonic stability

Examples

  • The Pennines(Europe)

  • AppalaAppalachians(America)

  • The Aravallis(India)


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  2. The Himalayas and the Alps were formed through this process
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