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tectonic plates
which type of plate boundary is responsible for the formation of mid - ocean ridges?
subduction zone
transform boundary
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
question 12
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the above is an image of the himalayas. what process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountain ranges?
wind erosion
glacial movement
tectonic plate collision
volcanic activity only
Mid - ocean ridges are formed at divergent plate boundaries where tectonic plates move apart and magma rises to fill the gap. Mountain ranges like the Himalayas are formed mainly due to tectonic plate collision, where two plates push against each other and the crust is forced upwards.
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For the first question: D. Divergent boundary
For the second question: C. Tectonic plate collision