Question

which type of mountain forms because of an oceanic plate and a continental plate colliding?

a. andean

b. continental - continental

c. fault - block

d. aleutian

Explanation:

When an oceanic plate and a continental plate collide, the denser oceanic plate subducts beneath the continental plate. This process leads to the formation of Andean - type mountains. Continental - continental collision forms a different type of mountain (e.g., Himalayas). Fault - block mountains are formed due to tensional forces causing blocks of the Earth's crust to move up or down. Aleutian - type is related to volcanic arcs formed by ocean - ocean plate convergence.

Answer:

A. Andean