Question

The forces responsible for the formation of fold mountains:

Options

• Orogenic movements

• Collisional movements

• Diastrophic movements

• Exogenic movements

Answer 1

Orogenic movements

Explanation:

Orogenic movements are the forces responsible for the formation of fold mountains. These movements occur due to the collision and compression of tectonic plates, causing the Earth's crust to fold and form mountain ranges. These are typically slow, long-term processes that involve horizontal compression, leading to the bending and folding of rock layers over millions of years. Examples include the Himalayas and Alps.