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WAEC Geography 1988 Question 16

Question 16

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

The overriding portion of the thrust fold is termed

  1. A.a simple fold
  2. B.an overfold
  3. C.a syncline
  4. D.a nappe
  5. E.an anticline
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Answer: D (a nappe)

Explanation

When an overthrust fold breaks and its upper limb is pushed far forward, that overriding sheet is a nappe.