Island arcs and Andean type mountains are both examples of mountains formed by ________

A) subduction B) rifting/oceanic spreading
C) collisional tectonics D) transform faults


A

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a. cold fronts b. wind c. precipitation d. climate e. condensation

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A) coast; large cities B) mountains; mineral deposits C) rivers; ports with indigenous tribal areas D) plateaus; clusters of small towns

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