landforms of the earth

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Fold mountains

They are formed when to tectonic plates collide head on. The immense pressure causes the earth crust to crumble and fold.

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Synclines

Down folds of layers of earth

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Anticlines

The up folds of layers of earth

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Block mountains

These form when tectonic plates move apart and causes the earth crust to stretch or crack. They can also cause the thrust to move upwards.

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Horst mountain

Upward block which have flattened summit.

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Significance of mountains

× providing water and supplying food to millions of people.

× act as effective climatic barriers, protecting areas from harsh weather.

× large percentage of the world's population lives in or around mountains.