Created when molten rock (magma) from the Earth’s interior erupts and piles up on the surface.
The most common type, formed when two tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to crumple and fold. range of mountains
Result from magma pushing up the crust without breaking through to the surface, creating a rounded shape. Example: The Black Hills (South Dakota, USA). 2. Notable Global Mountain Ranges Created when molten rock (magma) from the Earth’s
Geologists generally categorize mountain ranges into four primary types based on the tectonic processes that shaped them: formed when two tectonic plates collide
Examples: The Cascade Range (USA) and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge .
Examples: The Sierra Nevada (USA) and the Harz Mountains (Germany).
Examples: The Himalayas (Asia), Alps (Europe), and Andes (South America).