Chapter 2 - Fold Mountains

Question 0

How are fold mountains formed?

Answer 0

When plates collide, pressure builds which causes fold mountains. The crust is compressed and buckled to form fold mountains. The unfolds are called anticlines, the down folds are called synclines.

Question 1

Give 3 examples of fold mountains.

Answer 1

1. The Himalayas, in Asia.
2. The Alps, in Europe
3. The Andes Mountains, in South America.