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What are folded rocks?
When sedimentary rocks are first laid down their layers (bedding) are tangential to the earths surface (essentially they look flat). They remain like this unless two of the earths continental plates on which the flat bedded rocks are deposited crash together. When they crash together, the layers are squashed horizontally and become deformed as a result. Frequently this deformation causes the layers to fold (like scrunching paper) to accommodate and the result is folded rocks.
What is formed when two crustal plates collide what surface feature is created?
When two crustal plates collide, they can form mountain ranges. The collision forces the crustal rocks to deform and buckle, leading to the creation of folded and uplifted mountain belts on the Earth's surface.
What are three landforms produced by compression in the earths crust?
Folded mountains: When two tectonic plates collide, the crust is compressed and leads to the formation of folded mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas. Thrust faults: Compression can also create thrust faults, where rock layers are pushed over each other, resulting in a steep fault plane. Folded plateaus: Compressional forces can cause large, elevated areas of land to buckle and fold, forming folded plateaus like the Colorado Plateau in the United States.
The surface feature that is produced when horizontal layers of sedimentary rock rise without being folded is a?
fault-block mountain.
How are folded mountains different from dome mountains?
Folded mountains are formed from the compression and folding of rock layers, typically along convergent tectonic plate boundaries. Dome mountains, on the other hand, are formed by the uplift of a large circular area of rock, often as a result of magma pushing up from below the surface. Folded mountains have a linear shape due to the folding of rock layers, while dome mountains have a more rounded or dome-like shape.
When was With Folded Hands created?
With Folded Hands was created in 1947.
When was Folded Man created?
Folded Man was created in 1999.
Why do some earthquakes happen in the earths mantle?
because of the folded deformation
When was The Man Who Folded Himself created?
The Man Who Folded Himself was created in 1973.
When was The Folded Palm created?
The Folded Palm was created on 2004-09-14.
Why do few earthquake happen in earths mantle?
Few earthquakes happen in the earths mantle do to the fact that the mantle has a folded deformation. This means that the amount of pressure on the mantle caused it to deform.
What is the purpose of the folded layers of membrane?
To increase the surface area.
How did Earth's surface become wrinkled cracked and folded?
The sun
Does a sphere have a net in one piece?
Yes, a sphere can be represented by a net that consists of multiple flat shapes arranged in such a way that they can be folded to form the three-dimensional shape of the sphere. A common net for a sphere includes several circular sections arranged in a pattern that allows them to be folded into a spherical shape. However, it is important to note that the net cannot be a single piece in the traditional sense, as it typically requires multiple sections to accurately represent the surface of a sphere.
How does the folded membrane absorb the maximum amount of food needed?
A folded membrane increases the surface area available for absorption. More surface area allows for more sites for passive transport.
Why is it important that an intestine cell has a folded surface?
Because it increases the surface area available for transfer of materials.
Why are the bronchiole walls folded?
To increase surface area for gas exchange.
