fold mountain
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A mountain formed when two tectonic plates collide and push layers of rock upward into folds.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The Himalayas are _____ created by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates."
Answer: fold mountain
In your own words, what does "fold mountain" mean?
A mountain formed when two tectonic plates collide and push layers of rock upward into folds.
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