Introduction to Mountain Structures
- Use a reading that introduces mountains and explains how they are formed or destroyed. It also describes different mountain types and various mountain systems of the world.
- Describe different types of mountains such as fold and fault-block mountains giving suitable examples and explain the processes involved in their formation.
- Mountain is a landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief.
- Use the reading, 'Mountain- Landform' to get introduced to the topic of mountains and their geomorphic characteristics.
- Use the text to explore the tectonic processes that are involved in the formation and degradation of mountain belts.
The Himalayas and Pangong Lake, India
By Peter H. Molnar, Encyclopedia Britannica