What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)

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a transform fault
a transform fault

a normal fault
a normal fault

folding of rock
folding of rock

continental plate uplift

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The zigzag shape of rock layers in mountains is primarily caused by folding of rock. This occurs when tectonic forces compress and deform the Earth's crust, resulting in curved and wavy patterns in the rock layers.