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  • Fold Mountains: Formation, Causes, and Examples
    Mountains that form when two continents collide are called fold mountains.

    Here's why:

    * Continental Collision: When two continental plates push against each other, they have similar densities and neither can subduct (slide) under the other. This causes the land to buckle and fold.

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

    * Examples: Some of the most famous fold mountains include the Himalayas, the Alps, and the Appalachian Mountains.

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