Sample questions 1. Write these statements into your copy and circle the correct answer.
(a) An example of fold mountains in South America are the Andes / Himalayas.
(b) Fold mountains are formed at a constructive / destructive plate boundary.
(c) The mountains of Munster formed during the Alpine /Armorican foldings.
2. In your copy, write the correct labels from the box below for the diagram showing fold mountain formation. The first one has been completed for you.
Oceanic crust Anticline Continental crust Magma Syncline
Plate sinking Oceanic crust
Convection currents
Convection currents
Labelling a diagram is a commonly asked question in the exam. As the terms are all provided above, be sure to carefully study the diagram and write the correct term in the spaces. If you make a mistake, simply place a line through the incorrect answer and write the correct one above it.
3. (i) Name an example of a range of fold mountains located outside of Ireland that you have studied.
(ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show the formation of fold mountains at a colliding plate boundary. Label each of the following on your diagram:
Two colliding plates Convection currents
Mantle Fold mountains.
(2022 SEC exam paper, Q8 (b) (i) & (ii))
4. Outline the three main periods of folding: Caledonian, Armorican and Alpine.
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In part (ii), you are asked to draw and label the diagram. Marks will be awarded for the accuracy of your diagram. Marks are also given for each label correctly placed on your diagram.
You may find short-style questions such as this in the exam. Carefully read the statement and decide which term is the correct answer. Make sure to circle the answer that you think is correct.