In this article we will discuss about the classification of mountains on the basis of height, location, mode of origin and period of origin. On the Basis of Height: (i) Low mountains; height ranges between 700 to 1,000 m. (ii) Rough mountains; height-1000 m to 1,500 m (iii) Rugged mountains; height-1,500 to 2,000 m. (iv) […]
Classification of Mountains | Mountains | Geography
Article shared by : 
Top 4 Types of Mountains | India | Geography
Article shared by : 
In terms of origin and form, mountains can be divided into four main types: 1. Fold Mountain 2. Block Mountain 3. Mountain of Accumulation 4. Residual Mountain. Type # 1. Fold Mountain: A fold has two parts. The up-fold or bulged part is called anticline and the down-fold or the depressed part is called syncline. […]