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Folding in Rocks

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Which type of forces cause folding in rocks?

Compressional forces (correct)

Shearing forces

Tensional forces

Lateral forces

Which of the following is a result of compressional forces acting on rocks?

Erosion

Folding (correct)

Faulting

Deposition

Which type of folds are formed when rocks are bent due to compressional forces?

Anticlines (correct)

Horsts

Synclines

Monoclines

What happens to rocks during folding?

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Which of the following is a result of folding in rocks?

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What causes folding in rocks?

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Questions and Answers

Which type of forces cause folding in rocks?

Which of the following is a result of compressional forces acting on rocks?

Which type of folds are formed when rocks are bent due to compressional forces?

What happens to rocks during folding?

Which of the following is a result of folding in rocks?

What causes folding in rocks?

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