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Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains?
  1. They often act as climatic barriers.
  2. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers.
  3. They are rich in minerals.
  4. They pose no problem to communication as they contain many passes.
Options:
A .  1, 2 and 3
B .  1 and 2
C .  1, 3 and 4
D .  3 and 4
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)Fold mountains act as climatic barrier as the lee ward side of the mountain is having a completely different type of climate than the as wind ward sideAs one part of the mountain is characterised by wind ward side it receives maximum rainfall. Some of the mountains contain abundant minerals.

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