Major mountain belts with higher mountain ranges tend to be geologically ___________ relative to those where the mountains are lower.

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Major mountain belts with higher mountain ranges are generally younger geologically. This is because they have not been subjected to as much erosion as older, lower mountain ranges. Over time, erosion and other geological processes wear down mountains, so higher mountains are typically less eroded and therefore younger.

Major Mountain Belts with Higher Mountain Ranges Tend to Be