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Range Of Mountains ✓

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

Examples: The Cascade Range (USA) and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge . range of mountains

Formed when tensional forces pull the crust apart, causing large blocks of rock to move up or down along faults. The most common type, formed when two tectonic