10 Questions
What is the result of the compressional force that causes folding?
Bending of rock layers into folds
What are the sides of a fold called?
Limbs
Where are fold mountains usually found?
Along the edges of continents
What process results in irregularities on the surface of the earth?
Folding
What is another term for upward arching folds caused by folding?
Anticlines
What causes the formation of a rift valley?
Upward pressure from inside the earth
Which type of fault is caused by compression?
Reverse fault
What process leads to the formation of block (Horst) mountains?
Upward pressure from inside the earth
What is volcanism?
Process by which magma is forced out to the surface
Which mountain range is an example of young fold mountains?
The Atlas
Test your knowledge about internal forces and their effects on the earth's surface. Learn about folding, faulting, earthquakes, and volcanism.
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