With aid of a diagram ,describe formation of fold mountain
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Fold mountains are typically formed by the convergence of two tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are large segments of the Earth's crust that shift and collide with each other. When two plates meet, one plate may sink beneath the other or both will rise, creating a mountain.
As the two plates collide and push against each other, they force the rocks and sediment located between them to buckle and fold upward. The forces generated during the collision can cause the layers of rock to be pushed up into crests called anticlines, and down into troughs called synclines. This creates a folded appearance in the landscape.
Over time, erosion wears away at the mountain and exposes the layers of rock that were once buried deep beneath the Earth's surface. The exposed rock layers can provide a glimpse into the Earth's geologic history, as each layer represents a different period of Earth's development.
Examples of fold mountains include the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, the Andes Mountains in South America, and the Himalayas in Asia.