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vinney12

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on: Jul 13, 2018
What are some ways in which mountains form?

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At a convergent plate boundary a dipping plane of earthquake foci, called a(n) ___________________ _, defines subduction zones.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Mountains form by differential weathering, volcanic activity, the intrusion of plutons, erosion of horsts, block faulting, thrust faulting, and/or reverse faulting.

Answer to Question 2

Benioff zone


vinney12

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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