Question 17
Earth Movements and VulcanicityWhich of the following landforms may occur when large scale horizontal earth movements and stresses are set up in the earth's crust?
- A.Block mountains
- B.Fold mountains
- C.Volcanic mountains
- D.Residual mountains
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Fold mountains)
Explanation
Horizontal compression squeezes rock layers into folds, forming fold mountains.