How does plate movement create mountains?

A.

The pressure created by moving plates forces magma up through Earth's crust, forming mountains.

B.

When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains.

C.

When plates slide against each other at faults, the pressure forms mountains.

D.

When plates move away from each other, the pressure creates mountains.

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Jakob Stein

25 February, 23:15

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Matthias Moore · Answer 1

B is the answer, because when 2 plates at a convergent boundary collide, it causes some of the plate to buckle up, creating mountains.

Eden Daugherty · Answer 2

you answer would be b) When two plates push against each other, the pressure makes the crust bend to form mountains