Chapter 2- Fold Mountains Flashcards
1
Q
How are fold mountains formed?
A
2 plates collide
Heavier plate forced underneath
Pressure slowly folds crust
Crust compressed and buckled up to form anticlines (up) and synclines
2
Q
Name 3 examples of fold mountains.
State which plates are colliding to form them
A
Alps - African, Eurasian
Himalayas - Indian, Eurasian
Andes - Nazca, South American
3
Q
The mountains of Munster were formed during the ____________ folding.
A
Armorican
4
Q
Name a mountain and mountain range formed during the armorican folding.
A
Carrantuohill
Macgillycuddy’s Reeks
