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Which one is formed by compressional forces only?Question 2Answera.Faultingb.Erosionc.Earthquaked.Folding

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Which one is formed by compressional forces only?Question 2Answera.Faultingb.Erosionc.Earthquaked.Folding

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The geological feature that is formed by compressional forces only is folding.

Here's why:

Compressional forces are stresses that push or squeeze a material from opposite directions. In the context of geology, these forces can cause layers of rock to buckle and fold, creating features such as anticlines (upward folds) and synclines (downward folds). This process is known as folding.

Faulting, on the other hand, is caused by both compressional and tensional forces. Erosion is a surface process driven by factors like water, wind, and ice, not compressional forces. Earthquakes can be caused by various types of stress, including compression, tension, and shear.

So, the correct answer is d. Folding.

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