Here's how it works:

* Continental Collision: When two continental plates collide, they push against each other with immense force.

* Compression: This pressure compresses the rocks at the plate boundary, causing them to bend and fold.

* Uplift: The folds become increasingly compressed and buckle upwards, creating the characteristic peaks and valleys of folded mountains.

Think of it like pushing a piece of paper together – the paper will wrinkle and fold as you apply pressure.