Physiography (Himalayas): The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which major mountain type? Focus on origin and structure (orogeny) of the Himalayan chain. Choose the correct mountain type.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AVolcanic mountains
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BResidual mountains
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CBlock mountains
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DFold mountains
Answer
Correct Answer: Fold mountains
Explanation
Given data
- Identify the genetic type of the Himalayas.
Concept/ApproachThe Himalayas formed due to continental-continental collision (Indian and Eurasian plates), producing large-scale folding and uplift.
Elimination• Not volcanic (no dominant volcanic origin).• Not block-faulted (rift/horst-graben type).• Not residual (denudational remnants).
Final AnswerFold mountains