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Which of the following are examples of folded mountains?

AHimalayas

BAlps

CRockies

DAll of the above

Answer:

D. All of the above

Read Explanation:

  • Folding - When two plates collide with each other, the process by which the ends of either plate or both plates turn back due to high pressure

  • Mountain ranges formed due to traction are called folded mountains.

  • Himalayas ,Alps,Rockies,Andes are examples of folded mountains.

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