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Question 9 of 15

When two plates collide causing crust to deform, but not break, it is called
A. faulting
B. orogenesis
C. folding

Answer 1

Folding is the term used when two plates collide causing crust to deform without breaking.

Step-by-step explanation:

When two plates collide causing crust to deform, but not break, it is called folding. Folding occurs when rocks are under immense pressure and are forced to bend, without breaking, due to compressional forces.

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