Here's a breakdown:
* Compression: When tectonic plates collide, the rock layers in the Earth's crust are squeezed together.
* Folding: Due to the compression, the rock layers bend and warp, creating folds.
There are different types of folds, including:
* Anticlines: U-shaped folds where the oldest rock layers are in the center.
* Synclines: Downward-facing, U-shaped folds where the youngest rock layers are in the center.
* Monoclines: One-sided bends in rock layers.
Folding is a common geological process that contributes to the formation of mountains and other landforms.