Fold Mountains Flashcards
0
Q
What is the unfold also called
A
Anticline
1
Q
How are fold mountains formed
A
When two plates collide great pressure is put on the plates the rocks are compressed this causes them to buckle and fold
2
Q
What is the down fold also called
A
Syncline
3
Q
How old are alpha e mountains
A
30 - 35 m years ago
4
Q
How old are Amorican mountains
A
250 years ago
5
Q
How old are Caledonian mountain
A
450 years ago
