1. Draw and label a symmetric fold. 2. Explain the terms (a) compression and (b) tension.
3. Describe the formation of the Munster ridge and valley province.
4. What is a fault? Using examples and diagrams, describe the formation of a block mountain and rift valley.
5. Draw a labelled diagram of normal, reverse and thrust faults.
Extension OL Long Questions
6. Explain with the aid of a diagram or diagrams how fold mountains are formed. In your answer name an example you have studied.
HL Short Questions Block mountain Fault scarp B
ATTERNS AND PROCESSES IN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Match each of the structures given with the correct label A–D in the diagrams that follow: normal fault; reverse or thrust fault; doming; transverse or tear fault.
LC Exam Paper A Fault plane
C Uplift
Compression of crust
Compression of crust
7. Examine the diagram above of a block mountain.
(a) Explain the term reverse fault.
(b) Using the diagram, briefly explain how block mountains (horsts) may form.
(c) Give one example of a block mountain. HL Long Questions
8. The diagrams above to the right show structures of deformation.
Shortening
9. Explain how the study of plate tectonics has helped us to understand the global dis- tribution of fold mountains.
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10. Examine the impact of folding and faulting on the landscape. In your answer refer to one landform in each case.