Mountain Formation: Fold Mountains & Volcanic Peaks
Studying the tectonic forces that create mountain ranges, differentiating between fold mountains, volcanic mountains, and fault-block mountains.
Key Questions
- Analyze the forces powerful enough to fold the Earth's crust.
- Differentiate between the formation processes of fold and volcanic mountains.
- Predict the type of mountain range likely to form at different plate boundaries.
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