- Symmetrical folds are folds formed by compressional forces of equal magnitude which are weak to moderate in the strength causing rocks to bend evenly.
- Asymmetrical folds- are folds that result from unequal compressional forces acting on
the crustal rocks – one of the forces is stronger than the other resulting in a limb steeper than the other.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 9, 2019 at 14:27
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