Question

How does plate movement create mountains?

A.
The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming mountains.
B.
When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains.
C.
When plates slide against each other at faults, the pressure forms mountains.
D.
When plates move away from each other, the pressure creates mountains.

Answer 1

the answer is b. i am pretty sure.

Answer 2

When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains.

Step-by-step explanation:

• When a tectonic plate moves towards the other, or two tectonic plates approach each other, there is a convergent action.

• This action brings two usual possibilities based on the strength and density of the plates.

• If the two plates are equally dense and are exerting equal pressure on each other, then there is an uplift action of landmasses on both the sides which causes the formation of a mountain.

• If one of the plates is less dense, it undergoes subduction and moves below the heavier plate causing the other plate to rise to form a mountain.