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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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Approximate temperature inside the earth?

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The upper mantle is found in a solid state.
  2. Lower Mantle is found in a solid state
  3. Lithosphere is found in a solid state.
    കടൽത്തറകളിൽ ഭൂവൽക്കത്തിൻ്റെ കനം എത്ര ?
    The crust and the upper part of the mantle together are known as :

    Consider the following statements:

    1. The mantle contributes more to Earth’s volume than its mass.

    2. The lithosphere includes the uppermost mantle and the crust.

    3. The asthenosphere lies above the lithosphere and is a rigid zone.

      Choose the Correct Statements