According to the theory of plate tectonics, how do two plates interact to form the earth's largest mountain ranges?

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1) The plates scrape past each other.

2) The plates create new plates.

3) The plates collide.
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4) The plates move apart.

Answer 1

According to the theory of plate tectonics, the interaction that primarily leads to the formation of the earth's largest mountain ranges occurs when:

3) The plates collide.

This process is known as continental collision, where two tectonic plates carrying continental crust push against each other, causing the crust to buckle and fold, ultimately resulting in the uplift of mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas.