Here's a breakdown:
* Convergent Boundaries: These are areas where tectonic plates collide. The immense pressure from the collision causes the rock layers to buckle and fold, creating mountains. This process is called folding.
* Other Types of Convergent Boundaries: Depending on the types of plates involved and the direction of the collision, there are different types of convergent boundaries:
* Continental-Continental Collision: This leads to the formation of large mountain ranges like the Himalayas.
* Oceanic-Continental Collision: This results in the formation of volcanic mountain ranges and deep ocean trenches.
* Oceanic-Oceanic Collision: This leads to the formation of island arcs and deep ocean trenches.
Key Points:
* Folding is a key process in mountain formation at convergent boundaries.
* Not all convergent boundaries result in mountain ranges. Some can lead to subduction zones where one plate slides beneath another.
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