When two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary, the plates push up, forming a mountain range. This is because neither plate is subducted due to their similar densities, leading to the crumpling and uplifting of the Earth's crust and the formation of mountains.
What will happen where two continental plates collide at a convergent boundary?(1 point)
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The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
The plates push up, forming a mountain range.
The direction shifts and it becomes a transform boundary.
The direction shifts and it becomes a transform boundary.
One plate is subducted beneath the other.
One plate is subducted beneath the other.
A volcanic island arc is formed.
A volcanic island arc is formed.
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