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What geological processes shape the Earth's crust through the movements of tectonic plates?
What geological processes shape the Earth's crust through the movements of tectonic plates?
- Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
- Subduction and uplift
- Folding and faulting (correct)
- Weathering and erosion
Under what condition are rock layers most prone to folding?
Under what condition are rock layers most prone to folding?
- When they are rich in fossils
- When exposed to acidic rain
- When subjected to extreme heat
- When they experience intense pressure (correct)
What causes rock layers to buckle and fold?
What causes rock layers to buckle and fold?
- Intense pressure from tectonic plate movements (correct)
- Impact from meteorites
- Volcanic activity
- Erosion by wind
Which geological feature results from the intense pressure causing rock layers to bend and fold?
Which geological feature results from the intense pressure causing rock layers to bend and fold?
What is an example of large-scale folding mentioned in the text?
What is an example of large-scale folding mentioned in the text?
Under what conditions does an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) occur?
Under what conditions does an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) occur?
How is a Recumbent Fold characterized?
How is a Recumbent Fold characterized?
What is the key difference between a syncline and an anticline?
What is the key difference between a syncline and an anticline?
How are fold mountains characterized?
How are fold mountains characterized?
What landform is associated with rocks being pulled apart due to tension?
What landform is associated with rocks being pulled apart due to tension?
Which tectonic force leads to the formation of reverse faults or folds?
Which tectonic force leads to the formation of reverse faults or folds?
What is a key impact of fold mountains on agriculture?
What is a key impact of fold mountains on agriculture?
What type of movement causes strike-slip faults like the San Andreas Fault?
What type of movement causes strike-slip faults like the San Andreas Fault?
Which fault-related landform is characterized by elevated blocks formed between faults?
Which fault-related landform is characterized by elevated blocks formed between faults?
'Scenic Value and Tourism' is associated with what geological feature?
'Scenic Value and Tourism' is associated with what geological feature?
What kind of fault is generated by rocks being pushed together?
What kind of fault is generated by rocks being pushed together?
What is one common human activity associated with fold mountains?
What is one common human activity associated with fold mountains?
What is the main difference between a monocline and a syncline?
What is the main difference between a monocline and a syncline?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an anticline from a syncline?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an anticline from a syncline?
What distinguishes fold mountains from block mountains?
What distinguishes fold mountains from block mountains?
Which geological feature is associated with rocks being pushed together due to compression?
Which geological feature is associated with rocks being pushed together due to compression?
What activity is commonly pursued on fold mountain slopes?
What activity is commonly pursued on fold mountain slopes?
Which tectonic force results in normal faults due to rocks being pulled apart?
Which tectonic force results in normal faults due to rocks being pulled apart?
What landform is created by depressed blocks between faults?
What landform is created by depressed blocks between faults?
What is the main impact of faulting on human activities?
What is the main impact of faulting on human activities?
Which type of fold has one limb steeply inclined similar to an anticline?
Which type of fold has one limb steeply inclined similar to an anticline?
What geological phenomenon arises from the folding of the Earth's crust due to compression at convergent plate boundaries?
What geological phenomenon arises from the folding of the Earth's crust due to compression at convergent plate boundaries?
What geological processes are responsible for shaping the Earth's crust through the movements of tectonic plates?
What geological processes are responsible for shaping the Earth's crust through the movements of tectonic plates?
Under what conditions do folds primarily form?
Under what conditions do folds primarily form?
What type of fold involves the rock breaking and sliding over itself under extreme pressure?
What type of fold involves the rock breaking and sliding over itself under extreme pressure?
Which type of fold is characterized by nearly horizontal limbs forming under very high pressure?
Which type of fold is characterized by nearly horizontal limbs forming under very high pressure?
How do sedimentary rocks contribute to the formation of folds?
How do sedimentary rocks contribute to the formation of folds?
What results from immense pressure on rock layers causing them to buckle and fold?
What results from immense pressure on rock layers causing them to buckle and fold?
Which geological feature arises from the collision between Indian and Eurasian plates?
Which geological feature arises from the collision between Indian and Eurasian plates?
What is the primary factor that determines the type and intensity of folding in rocks?
What is the primary factor that determines the type and intensity of folding in rocks?
Which type of fold is characterized by limbs that are nearly horizontal?
Which type of fold is characterized by limbs that are nearly horizontal?
What landforms are created as a result of folds and faulting processes?
What landforms are created as a result of folds and faulting processes?
Which geological phenomenon is associated with the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates?
Which geological phenomenon is associated with the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates?
Under what conditions does an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) occur?
Under what conditions does an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) occur?
What role do sedimentary rocks play in folding?
What role do sedimentary rocks play in folding?
Which geological process shapes the Earth's crust through tectonic plate movements?
Which geological process shapes the Earth's crust through tectonic plate movements?
What distinguishes an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) from a Recumbent Fold?
What distinguishes an Overthrust Fold (Nappe) from a Recumbent Fold?
What kind of tectonic force leads to the formation of fold mountains like the Himalayas?
What kind of tectonic force leads to the formation of fold mountains like the Himalayas?
What geological feature arises from immense pressure on rock layers causing them to buckle and fold?
What geological feature arises from immense pressure on rock layers causing them to buckle and fold?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a Monocline from a Syncline?
What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a Monocline from a Syncline?
How are Fold Mountains primarily formed?
How are Fold Mountains primarily formed?
What is the main geological process responsible for shaping the Earth's crust through tectonic plate movements?
What is the main geological process responsible for shaping the Earth's crust through tectonic plate movements?
Which geological feature is associated with elevated blocks formed between faults?
Which geological feature is associated with elevated blocks formed between faults?
What type of fault is likely to form when rocks are pushed together?
What type of fault is likely to form when rocks are pushed together?
What is the primary impact of Faulting on Scenic Value and Tourism?
What is the primary impact of Faulting on Scenic Value and Tourism?
