5. Fold Mountains PT.1

• fold mountain - a mountain range formed by the collision of two plates
• caledonian fold mountains

  • 400 million years ago
  • rounded peaks
  • eg Wicklow Mts
• Amorican fold mountains

  • 250 million years ago
  • worn down slightly
  • eg Magillicuddy's Reeks
• alpine fold mountains

  • 30-35 million years ago
  • pointy
  • eg Alps