How are mountain ranges on the surface created by plate motion? Explain
a
Two plates diverge, thus creating an open tunnel to the liquid mantle on the surface, the upwelling of the liquid rock creating the mountain ranges
b
Two plates of different density converge, causing large volcanic activity which throws liquid rock materials into the air, that will fall down and collect and harden to create the mountains
c
Two plates of almost equal density converge and, instead of subduct from one another, they push the rocks of the plates up
d
Two plates of almost equal density slip across one another, creating seismic waves that tear the ground up and created the mountain ranges
c
Two plates of almost equal density converge and, instead of subducting from one another, they push the rocks of the plates up. This is known as a collision zone. As the plates collide, the rocks buckle and crumple, forming folds and faults. Over time, the forces acting on the rocks cause them to be pushed upwards, forming mountain ranges. The height and size of the mountains depend on the amount of compression and the strength of the rocks involved.