Mountain Formation

Welcome to the Mountain Formation category on Questions LLC! Here you will find a wealth of information and answers to your burning questions about how majestic mountains are formed. From the geological processes that shape their breathtaking peaks to the forces of nature that sculpt these towering formations, this category serves as a veritable treasure trove for mountain enthusiasts and aspiring geologists alike. So whether you are pondering about the origins of specific mountain ranges or simply seeking to enhance your knowledge about these awe-inspiring natural wonders, dive into our collection of questions and let us guide you through the fascinating world of Mountain Formation.

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Compare and contrast folded mountains to volcanic mountains. How they are alike? How they are different?i got some of it..
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2. asked by leena
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?A. a transform fault B. a normal fault C. continental plate uplift
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2. asked by stanley steemer
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How does plate movement create mountains?A.The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming
1. 22 answers
2. asked by Dylan
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our planet earth quick check1. how does plate movement create mountains ?? 2. use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.
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2. asked by anhanecanon
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How does plate movement create mountains?(1 point) Responses The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through
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2. asked by perry
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How does plate movement create mountains?(1 point) Responses The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through
1. 7 answers
2. asked by ana
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses a normal fault a normal fault a transform fault
1. 15 answers
2. asked by ana
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?A. folding of rock B. a transform fault C. a normal fault D.
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2. asked by Young Master
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shapes
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2. asked by Max
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How does plate movement create mountains?A. The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming
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2. asked anonymously
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During science class, a student is using a candy bar to model changes in the surface of the earth. The student pulls the candy
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2. asked by social studies
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses a normal fault continental plate uplift folding
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2. asked anonymously
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses a normal fault a normal fault continental plate
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2. asked by Funny person
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses folding of rock folding of rock a transform
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2. asked anonymously
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As Ann stood at the top of a mountain, she wondered about the time involved in forming a mountain. Which of the following
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2. asked by Sara
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how long ago did the appalachian mountains form
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2. asked by Jordan
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses folding of rock folding of rock a normal fault
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2. asked anonymously
3. 65 views
This is just a question that I was curious about,why do mountain belts run parallel to coastlines? Thanks
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2. asked by Leah
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses a normal fault a normal fault folding of rock
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2. asked by Jace R Miller
3. 198 views
What process forms high non-volcanic mountain ranges?A. One tectonic plate is splitting apart into two plates. B. Two tectonic
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2. asked by crywolf
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How were the Himalayas formed
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2. asked anonymously
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3 parts1# How does plate movement create mountains? A. The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's
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2. asked by NahFam
3. 1,308 views
Mountains produced by tensional stress, like the Teton Range in Wyoming, are called?a)folded mountains b)fault-block mountains
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2. asked by george
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape? (1 point) folding of rock O a normal fault O continental plate
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2. asked anonymously
3. 131 views
What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape? (1 point)continental plate uplift О a transform fault a normal
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2. asked anonymously
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what causes the rock layers to mountains to form zigzag shape]
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2. asked by Exoctic_DrEaMs
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how the mountain grows?I only know of two ways that a mountain grows. One is if it is volcanic, growing on its own ejection of
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2. asked by neri bles
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How were the Himalayas formed? (1 point) Responses when two plates collided with each other when two plates collided with each
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2. asked anonymously
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How were the Himalayas formed?(1 point) Responses due to an increase in volcanic activity due to an increase in volcanic
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2. asked by josie
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at the border of the South American and Nazca plates, there is a long and large mountain range called with Andes. Why did these
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2. asked by .
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There are two mountains in the image below. Mountain X is on the left and Mountain Y is on the right. Which statement most
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2. asked by banks
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At the border of the South American and Nazca plate, there is a long and large mountain range called the Andes. Why did these
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2. asked anonymously
3. 131 views
At the border of the South American and Nazca plate, there is a long and large mountain range called the Andes. Why did these
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2. asked anonymously
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The Rocky Mountains began forming in the western United States about 60 million years ago. The Appalachian Mountains and the
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2. asked anonymously
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Which boundary interaction is responsible for forming mountains on continental plates? (1 point)
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2. asked anonymously
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At the border of the South American and Nazca plate, there is a long and large mountain range called the Andes. Why did these
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2. asked anonymously
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How are mountain ranges on the surface created by plate motion?A. Two plates diverge, thus creating an open tunnel to the liquid
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2. asked by M
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape? (1 point)a transform fault folding of rock a normal fault
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 26 views
At the border of the South American and Nazca plate, there is a long and large mountain range called the Andes. Why did these
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
How are mountain ranges on the surface created by plate motion? Explaina Two plates diverge, thus creating an open tunnel to the
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2. asked anonymously
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses continental plate uplift continental plate
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2. asked by Lettuce?
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point) ONLY ONE ANSWERResponses folding of rock folding of rock
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2. asked anonymously
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What causes the rock layers of mountains to form zigzag shape?(1 point)Responses folding of rock folding of rock a transform
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2. asked anonymously
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, how do two plates interact to form Earth's largest mountain ranges?Responses create
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2. asked by heavenly
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The zigzag shape of these mountains is evidence of what process happening in the Earth's crust as plates move?(1 point)
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2. asked anonymously
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The zigzag shape of these mountains is evidence of what process happening in the Earth's crust as plates move? (1 point)
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2. asked anonymously
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This photo shows the Himalayan mountains. Which type of boundary is likely responsible for the formation of these mountains.dive
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2. asked by anonymous[456]
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How were the okanogan highlands formed? Answer choices. By subduction which caused huge folds in earths surface, as a result of
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2. asked anonymously
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can mountain ranges form when the plates slide next to eachother
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2. asked anonymously
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What is the main difference between block mountains and volcanic mountains?
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2. asked by Angel
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