Range Of Mountains Guide

Created when molten rock (magma) from the Earth’s interior erupts and piles up on the surface.

Formed when tensional forces pull the crust apart, causing large blocks of rock to move up or down along faults. range of mountains

Examples: The Cascade Range (USA) and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge . Created when molten rock (magma) from the Earth’s

Examples: The Himalayas (Asia), Alps (Europe), and Andes (South America). formed when two tectonic plates collide

The most common type, formed when two tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to crumple and fold.