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Folded mountains are formed when rock layers are bend under stress.

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Keely Brakus

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What is the primary way that folded mountains form?

Folded mountains are formed when rock layers are bend under stress.


What landform is formed when horizontal rock layers are sqeezed together and buckle?

Folded mountains are formed this way.


What is a landform that is formed when horizontal rock layers are squeezed together from opposite ends?

They are or were called "fold mountains" but I've not seen the term used much now because it's taken as read. Essentially all mountains composed of sedimentary rocks above the continental basement (as I think you mean) are formed in this way, with the uplifting, folding and faulting being parts of the whole result. The cause is the Continental Collision part of Plate Tectonics.


How is the way volcanic mountain form different from the way other mountains form .?

Mountains can be formed in a couple of different ways. Different kinds of mountains are formed different ways. There are four different kinds of mountains: Volcanic, erosional, fault-block, and folded. Volcanic mountains, also known as volcanoes, can be standing alone or be part of one big chain of volcanoes. Volcanoes are areas in which lava and magma move to the surface and burst through the crust. Igneous rocks are formed here. Sometimes, hot molten rock spews out of volcanoes. This is earth's way of releasing its internal heat


How is the way volcanic mountain form different from the way mountains form?

Mountains can be formed in a couple of different ways. Different kinds of mountains are formed different ways. There are four different kinds of mountains: Volcanic, erosional, fault-block, and folded. Volcanic mountains, also known as volcanoes, can be standing alone or be part of one big chain of volcanoes. Volcanoes are areas in which lava and magma move to the surface and burst through the crust. Igneous rocks are formed here. Sometimes, hot molten rock spews out of volcanoes. This is earth's way of releasing its internal heat


What is an easy way to explain how mountains are formed?

An easy way to explain how mountains are formed is through geological activities. Most mountains are formed as a result of volcanic eruptions while others are formed through erosion and other activities.


Is pikes peak a folded mountain?

I think it is a dome mountain, formed when magma pushes its way up under the Earth's surface. The melted rock forms a bulge that creates a mountain.


Are canyons and mountains formed the same way?

no


How were regular mountains formed?

Regular mountains are typically formed through tectonic plate movements. When two plates collide or move apart, the Earth's crust can be pushed up or folded, creating mountain ranges through processes like folding, faulting, and volcanic activity over millions of years. Erosion also plays a role in shaping the final form of a mountain.


Are mountains hills and plateaus formed in the same way?

No. One way which mountains are formed is due to volcanic activity. Another way is when two of earth's plates push against each other, the ground smashes together and rises up which forms mountains. I believe the Alps were formed this way. Some small mountains can even be manmade.


What makes uplifted mountains and fault block mountains different from other mountains?

they are different in the way that they are formed.


Which is the following us NOT a way that mountains are formed?

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