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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Continental Drift

Question 7 • Earth and Space A 26-27

Mountain ranges often appear on the edges of continents. What theory does this support?

Answer
A
Mountains were formed when Earth’s crust cooled and Earth shrank.
B
Mountain ranges were formed when continents collided.
C
Mountain ranges did not exist millions of years ago.
D
Mountain ranges were formed only by glaciers.

Explanation

Mountain ranges along continental edges support the idea that continents have moved and collided. When two continental plates collide, the crust is compressed and pushed upward, forming mountains. This matches choice B, “Mountain ranges were formed when continents collided.”

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