Use this paragraph: Layla drew a diagram of forces acting on the rock in Earth’s crust. She drew arrows pointing inwards, representing forces pressing on the rock.

Question

Which formation is represented by the diagram?

(1 point)
Responses

a rift valley
a rift valley

a transform fault
a transform fault

a mid-ocean rift
a mid-ocean rift

a fold mountain

Answer 1

The diagram described, with arrows pointing inwards representing forces pressing on the rock, suggests that the forces are compressive. This type of stress is typically associated with the formation of fold mountains. Therefore, the correct response is:

a fold mountain