WAEC Geography 2016 Question 26

Question 26

Earth Movements and Vulcanicity

The most satisfactory explanation for the formation of fold mountain is

  1. A.faulting.
  2. B.vulcanicity.
  3. C.compressional forces.
  4. D.tensional forces.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (compressional forces.)

Explanation

Fold mountains form when compressional (squeezing) forces push rock layers into folds.