1. mountain ranges form along _plate boundaries via orogenic processes.
2. rift valleys formed through the stretching of divergent plates occurs through a
3. the formation of mountain ranges occurs as a result of
4. scientists observe an extremely long_ area in a continental plate.
5.
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1. Mountain ranges form along convergent plate boundaries via orogenic processes.

Tectonic plates are what generate the formation of mountains. A mountain occurs when two tectonic plates move towards each other and collide, causing elevations that can take years but that form large mountains through what we call convergent plate boundaries.

2. Rift valleys formed through the stretching of divergent plates occurs through a divergent boundary.

When the tectonic plates separate, they can leave a low ground area, such as a Rift Valley that are formed by divergent boundaries that involve continental plates. They can be located on Earth or at the bottom of the ocean and are created by a seabed expansion process.

3. The formation of mountain ranges occurs as a result of orogeny.

This process occurs when a continental plate sinks and pushes the other up, which allows the formation of mountain ranges. This process is called Orogeny.

4. Scientists observe an extremely long deformation area in a continental plate.

This deformation is studied by scientists to help predict natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and is studied through simulations of tectonic plates.

5. Epeirogenic process causes vertical plate motion along tectonic plates.

Epeirogeny is the vertical movement of a continent that forms soft arcs or raises regions evenly.

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c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.