Which boundary interaction is responsible for forming mountains on continental plates?(1 point)
Responses
convergent plate boundary interaction
convergent plate boundary interaction
divergent plate boundary interaction
divergent plate boundary interaction
convective plate boundary interaction
convective plate boundary interaction
transverse plate boundary interaction
convergent plate boundary interaction
The correct answer is: convergent plate boundary interaction
The boundary interaction that is responsible for forming mountains on continental plates is 'convergent plate boundary interaction'.
To find the answer, we can start by understanding the different types of plate boundaries. There are three main types: convergent boundaries, divergent boundaries, and transform boundaries.
Convergent plate boundaries occur when two plates are moving towards each other. In the case of continents, when two continental plates collide, neither plate is dense enough to sink beneath the other. Instead, the plates crumple, buckle, and push upwards, leading to the formation of mountains. This process is known as continental collision.
To ensure our answer, we can cross-check with the other options:
- Divergent plate boundary interaction: Divergent boundaries occur when plates move away from each other, leading to the creation of new crust. This does not contribute to mountain formation.
- Convective plate boundary interaction: There is no such term as convective plate boundary interaction. Convective currents within the Earth's mantle do play a role in plate tectonics, but they do not directly form mountains on their own.
- Transverse plate boundary interaction: Transverse boundaries occur when plates slide past each other horizontally. This type of boundary is not directly associated with mountain formation.
Therefore, the correct answer is convergent plate boundary interaction.