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What will happen where two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary?(1 point)
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One plate is subducted beneath the other.
One plate is subducted beneath the other.
The direction shifts and it becomes a transform boundary.
The direction shifts and it becomes a transform boundary.
The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
A volcanic island arc is formed.
A volcanic island arc is formed.
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The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
Explanation: When two continental plates collide both are buoyant so neither easily subducts; the crust crumples, thickens and is uplifted (e.g., the Himalayas).
Explanation: When two continental plates collide both are buoyant so neither easily subducts; the crust crumples, thickens and is uplifted (e.g., the Himalayas).
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