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Sharp, jagged peaks are characteristic of fault-blocked mountains. t/f

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This Is True ...............
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User Plasmer
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Answer:

TRUE

Step-by-step explanation:

Fault-blocked mountains are generally defined as the mountains that are formed due to the thrust faults (reverse faults). Usually, a thrust fault is considered to be a reverse fault when the inclination of the fault bed is lesser than 45° and here the hanging wall goes upward due to the extreme compressional stress and the footwall remains moderately downward. This type of fault is mainly found in the collisions zones such as the Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains where the tectonic plates rise up the mountain ranges.

These fault-blocked mountains are generally very sharp and contain jagged peaks.

Thus, the given statement is True.

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