Question 22
Earth Movements and VulcanicityWhich are characteristics of folded mountains?
i. Formed at convergent boundaries
ii. Involve compressional force
iii. Always volcanic in origin
iv. Contain sedimentary rock layers
- A.i, ii & iv
- B.i only
- C.ii & iii only
- D.i, ii, iii & iv
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (i, ii & iv)
Explanation
Fold mountains form where plates converge and compress layers of sedimentary rock; they are not volcanic.