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they form where the crust is crumpled and pushed upward by the movement of plates

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Why are mountains lacated where they are?

Mountains are formed when the plate tectonics overlap


What is the process when mountains are formed again?

Plate Tectonics.


What physical process mainly formed the Great Smoky Mountains?

Plate tectonics


How are mountains formed by plate tectonics?

Mountains are formed by plate tectonics when tectonic plates collide or move past each other. This movement can cause the Earth's crust to fold, buckle, or uplift, creating mountain ranges.


When did mountains first form?

Mountains first formed when plate tectonics first began to move. Which caused uplifts of collision of the plates.


Are any of the mountains on the moon formed by plate tectonics?

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How earthquakes volcanoes and mountain's formation are related to plate tectonics?

Earthquakes, volcanoes and mountains are formed via plate tectonics. When the large continental plates collide, they either cause temporary earthquakes, or more permanent features such as volcanoes and mountains.


How geologists believe central America was formed?

climate and mountains


How were mountains across Nevada and Utah formed?

Mountains are formed according to the rules of plate tectonics. Specific mountain ranges are formed at different times and different events. You will need to ask about specific ranges by name. Bet Wiki would have it once you have the range names.


How are plate tectonics formed?

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.


Mountains can be formed by a process called what?

Mountains can be formed by a process called tectonic plate movement and collision. When two continental plates collide, they can buckle and fold, creating mountain ranges. This process can also involve volcanic activity and erosion shaping the mountains over time.


How did people used to think that mountains and valleys were formed?

I don't knowledge, look at your cat it might help. If ya get me;) (pussy) if your a man then go away! mountains are formed by people farting whilst sitting down and causing the earth to rupture and rocks to start coming up from under Eartha.