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Explain how crustal deformation builds landforms.(1 point)

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When two tectonic plates slide away from each other the inner liquid layer of the mantle comes to the surface as lava and creates new islands.
When two tectonic plates slide away from each other the inner liquid layer of the mantle comes to the surface as lava and creates new islands.

When wind and rain slowly wear away rock, they leave behind new looking landforms.
When wind and rain slowly wear away rock, they leave behind new looking landforms.

When sediments are laid down over vast areas the forces involved create rock over a very long period of time.
When sediments are laid down over vast areas the forces involved create rock over a very long period of time.

When two tectonic plates start to push into each other they can rise up and build mountains, or sink under and create deep valleys.
When two tectonic plates start to push into each other they can rise up and build mountains, or sink under and create deep valleys.
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Answer 1

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Crustal deformation, which is the movement and distortion of the Earth's crust, can build landforms through various processes. When tectonic plates collide, the crust can be thrust upwards to create mountains. This process is known as mountain building or orogenesis. Conversely, when tectonic plates move away from each other, they can create rift valleys or new islands through the eruption of lava from the mantle. Additionally, the gradual erosion of rocks by wind, water, and ice can shape the land and create landforms such as valleys, canyons, and coastlines. Over time, the accumulation of sediments can also lead to the formation of new rock formations. In summary, crustal deformation plays a key role in shaping the Earth's surface and building a variety of landforms.