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b) With the aid of well labeled diagram describe the process of formation of Fold Mountain
(c) Explain four ways in which folding influences human activities

Answer Text:
Geosynclines are formed on the earth’s surface
- Prolonged and extensive erosion occurs on the surrounding higher grounds
- Sediments are deposited in the geosyncline forming thick layers

- The weight of the sediments causes subsidence of the geosyncline leading to
accumulation of more sediments
- Further subsidence of the geosyncline triggers off compressional forces which draw the higher grounds closer forming Fold Mountains

c) - Fold Mountains are water catchments area. They trap rainfall in rivers which provide water for domestics use
- Fold Mountains are often forested and provide valuable timber used in construction and building industry (due to high rainfall)
- Some fold mountains have valuable mineral deposits such
as coal and petroleum for mining
- Fold mountains influence transport system they act as barriers to transport