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Formation of Fold Mountains Convectional Current Theory

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Formation of Fold Mountains Convectional Current Theory

Question

Explain how Fold Mountains are formed according to convectional current theory.

Answer

- Convectional currents in the mantle are in circular motion
- The currents exerts a frictional drag with the sima rock
- This makes the crustal rocks to move horizontally which generates the compression force.
- The compression force squeeze rock materials which bend to form fold mountains.