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Question 10
Consider the following information :
Region Name of the Type of
mountain mountain
range
1. Central Vosges Fold mountain
Asia
2. Europe Alps Block
mountain
3. North Appalachians Fold mountain
America
4. South Andes Fold mountain
America
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?
Region Name of the Type of
mountain mountain
range
1. Central Vosges Fold mountain
Asia
2. Europe Alps Block
mountain
3. North Appalachians Fold mountain
America
4. South Andes Fold mountain
America
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?
AOptions
A
A) Only one
B
B) Only two
C
C) Only three
D
D) All four
BSolution
Let's evaluate each pair:
1. Vosges (Central Asia): The Vosges Mountains are located in France (Europe), not Central Asia. They are a block mountain range, not fold mountains. So this pair is incorrect on both region and type.
2. Alps (Europe): The Alps are located in Europe and are classic examples of young fold mountains, not block mountains. So this pair is incorrect on type.
3. Appalachians (North America): The Appalachian Mountains are located in eastern North America and are old fold mountains. This pair is correctly matched.
4. Andes (South America): The Andes are located along the western coast of South America and are young fold mountains. This pair is correctly matched.
Therefore, only two pairs (Appalachians and Andes) are correctly matched.
1. Vosges (Central Asia): The Vosges Mountains are located in France (Europe), not Central Asia. They are a block mountain range, not fold mountains. So this pair is incorrect on both region and type.
2. Alps (Europe): The Alps are located in Europe and are classic examples of young fold mountains, not block mountains. So this pair is incorrect on type.
3. Appalachians (North America): The Appalachian Mountains are located in eastern North America and are old fold mountains. This pair is correctly matched.
4. Andes (South America): The Andes are located along the western coast of South America and are young fold mountains. This pair is correctly matched.
Therefore, only two pairs (Appalachians and Andes) are correctly matched.
CStrategy
This question tests knowledge of major mountain ranges globally, their location, and their geological classification (fold, block, volcanic, relict). Create a mental map and categorize mountains based on their type and age.
DSyllabus Analysis
Geography: World Geography (Physical Features, Mountain Ranges, Types of Mountains).
EQuestion Analysis
This is a factual question from World Geography. It requires precise knowledge of mountain locations and their geological classifications. The first two options are incorrect, making it of medium to hard difficulty for those without specific knowledge of these ranges.