Question

The Andes mountains are the longest of all of the world’s continental mountain ranges. which of the following correctly explains how this mountain range was formed? a. tectonic plates collided, and earth’s crust was pushed upwards b. tectonic plates separated, and exposed magma boiled upwards. c. tectonic plates slide past each other and pushed material upwards. d. tectonic plates collided, and thousands of volcanoes were formed.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Tectonic plates slide past each other and pushed material upwards.

Explanation: The Andes mountain range was formed by the subduction of 2 tectonic plates. Subduction is when on eplate slides under another. I cannot recall the names of these 2 plates but if it helps in anyway, you can search it and it'll be right there :)

Answer 2

Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Andes Mountain Range formed by the subduction of two plates i.e Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. The Nazca plate (tectonic plate, low density) subducted under the South American Plate (continental plates, dense).

Hence, option C is correct