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Tectonic plates can be formed when two land masses collide over time (also how mountains can be formed). In this case however one land mass slides over the other. This can be very unstable though which is why earthquakes happen.
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∙ 10y agoTectonic plates can be formed when two land masses collide over time (also how mountains can be formed). In this case however one land mass slides over the other. This can be very unstable though which is why earthquakes happen.
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∙ 10y agoThe plate tectonics are formed when there are movements of the earth's lithosphere.
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Are any of the mountains on the moon formed by plate tectonics?
yes
What boundary formed when tectonics plate collide?
The boundary that is formed is called a Tranform Boundary
What physical process mainly formed the Great Smoky Mountains?
Plate tectonics
What helped the newly formed earth become a sphere in shape?
plate tectonics
How do plutons become visible at earths surface if they are formed underground?
erosion and plate tectonics
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
What type of rock is formed not by plate tectonics?
diamonds
What is the process when mountains are formed again?
Plate Tectonics.
Why are mountains lacated where they are?
Mountains are formed when the plate tectonics overlap
How was Tibetan plateau formed?
Because of convergent (plate tectonics).
Are any of the mountains on the moon formed by plate tectonics?
yes
What boundary formed when tectonics plate collide?
The boundary that is formed is called a Tranform Boundary
Mountains can be formed by a process called what?
horse isle answer - plate tectonics
How is a mountain peak formed?
Plate Tectonics .... how is it that I'm 8 and know that?
How was k2 mountain formed?
when 2 plates collided
How did the Aleutian islands form?
Aleutian Islands were formed from the subduction of the plate tectonics.
What helped the newly formed earth become a sphere in shape?
plate tectonics
