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  • Understanding Fold Mountains: Types, Examples & Formation
    There are three main types of fold mountains:

    1. Symmetrical fold mountains: These are mountains that have a regular, symmetrical shape, with a steep front and a gentle back slope. The Himalayas are an example of symmetrical fold mountains.

    2. Asymmetrical fold mountains: These are mountains that have an irregular, asymmetrical shape, with a steep front and a long, gentle back slope. The Jura Mountains in Europe are an example of asymmetrical fold mountains.

    3. Overturned fold mountains: These are mountains that have been overturned, so that the original front slope is now the back slope and vice versa. The Alps are an example of overturned fold mountains.

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