Examples: The Himalayas (Asia), Alps (Europe), and Andes (South America).
The most common type, formed when two tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's crust to crumple and fold. range of mountains
Formed when tensional forces pull the crust apart, causing large blocks of rock to move up or down along faults. Examples: The Himalayas (Asia), Alps (Europe), and Andes