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I think that when two continental plates collide it's called a collision margin, the mountains that then form are called fold mountains :)

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When two continental plates collide what happens?

When two continental plates collide they form mountains .


When two continental plates collide what types of mountain are formed?

When two continental plates collide,fold mountains are formed.


What is it called when two plates collide?

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What is the effect of two plates collide?

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What happens when 2 land plates collide?

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