When two continental plates collide, what is formed?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the geological formations that occur when two continental plates collide, specifically looking for the types of landforms that are created as a result of such tectonic activity.
Answer
mountains
The final answer is mountains.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is mountains.
More Information
When two continental plates collide, mountains are formed as the crust buckles and folds due to the similar weight and thickness of the plates.
Sources
- Explore Ology - American Museum of Natural History - amnh.org
- Interactives . Dynamic Earth . Plates & Boundaries - learner.org
- What Forms When Two Continental Plates Collide? - Sciencing - sciencing.com
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