What forms when two continental plates collide?
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The question is asking about the geological formations that occur when two continental plates meet, which typically leads to the formation of mountains and other geological features.
Answer
Mountains and mountain ranges
The final answer is mountains and mountain ranges.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is mountains and mountain ranges.
More Information
The Himalayas are a prime example of mountain ranges formed by the collision of two continental plates.
Sources
- What happens when two continental plates collide? - homework.study.com
- 2.5: Types of Plate Boundaries - Geosciences LibreTexts - geo.libretexts.org
- Where plates collide | AMNH - amnh.org
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