Choose the correct type of mountain formation: sedimentary layers are pushed together, folded, and broken and formed by erosion.

ocean ridges

folded mountains

lifted fault block mountains

tilted fault block mountains

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19 days ago

The correct type of mountain formation described by "sedimentary layers are pushed together, folded, and broken and formed by erosion" is **folded mountains**.

Folded mountains typically form when tectonic forces compress sedimentary rock layers, causing them to fold and break. Examples include the Himalayas and the Appalachian Mountains.