Folding is the result of
A. Epeirogenetic force
B. Coriolis force
C. Orogenetic force
D. Exogenetic force
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Folding is the result of orogenetic force. Orogeny is a mountain building process. Orogenic processes involve severe folding and affecting long and narrow belts of the earth's crust. In contrast to epeirogenic movement, orogenic movement is a more complicated deformation of the Earth's crust.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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