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How were the mountains of New Zealand formed

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How were the mountains of New Zealand formed

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These mountains formed because New Zealand straddles two tectonic plates. The plates push up the land, forming mountains.

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Mockinterface answered May 5, 2021

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A convergence of the Australian and Pacific plates.

Subodh Nijsure answered May 7, 2021

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