Asked by Juliana Gallego on May 10, 2024
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Which of the following correctly matches the tectonic setting of a mountain belt with an example?
A) subduction zone - East Africa
B) continental collision - Andes Mountains
C) mantle upwelling - Tibet
D) all of these
E) none of these
Tectonic Setting
The geological and geographical conditions resulting from the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates.
Mantle Upwelling
The ascent of warmer, less dense material from deep within the Earth's mantle to its surface, driving plate tectonics and volcanic activity.
Continental Collision
A tectonic process where two continental plates collide, leading to the formation of mountains and other geological features.
- Gain insight into how mountain belts are formed and their features due to the convergence of continental plates and subduction areas.
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Shyrrl MurrellMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The correct matches are: subduction zone - Andes Mountains (not East Africa, which is associated with a rift valley), continental collision - Tibet (not the Andes, which are primarily formed by subduction), and mantle upwelling is not correctly associated with Tibet but rather with places like the East African Rift. Therefore, none of the given options correctly match the tectonic setting with an example.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into how mountain belts are formed and their features due to the convergence of continental plates and subduction areas.