Q199
Fold mountains are formed due to forces born out of
A.
Tension
B.
Compression
AnswerC.
Expansion
D.
Volcanoes
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Fold mountains are formed due to forces born out of Compression. Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates are pushed together. At these colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into rocky outcrops, hills, mountains, and entire mountain ranges.