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  • Fold Mountains: Formation, Characteristics, and Examples
    The type of mountain formed by upward movements of Earth's crust is called a fold mountain.

    Here's why:

    * Upward Movement: Fold mountains form when tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to buckle and fold upwards.

    * Folding: The immense pressure of the colliding plates forces the rock layers to bend and fold, creating the characteristic peaks and valleys of fold mountains.

    * Examples: Some famous examples of fold mountains include the Himalayas, the Alps, and the Andes.

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