Question
Distinguish between fold and fault?
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Answer
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Folds
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Faults
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These are bends in rocks that are due to compressional forces. They are formed when heat and pressure is applied to the rock
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If the internal strength of the rock is less than the pressure applied to a rock undergoing fold, faults are formed.
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Caused due to vertical movements
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Generally caused due to horizontal movements.
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Forces move towards a common centre
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Forces move away from the common centre.
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It leads to the formation of anticlines and synclines
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It leads to the formation of Block mountains and Rift valleys, due to upliftment and subsidence of land.
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Common in sedimentary rocks
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Common in igneous or metamorphic rocks.
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Example, the Himalayas and the Alps
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Ex. vosges and black forest are Block mountains, formation of Vindhya and Satpura range.
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