SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The collision of African and the Eurasian tectonic plates formed the Atlas Mountains. The collision happened nearly 80 million years ago, which led to the shift of bedrock below the Earth’s surface to uplift.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physiography. The Atlas mountain system takes the shape of an extended oblong, enclosing within its ranges a vast complex of plains and plateaus. The northern section is formed by the Tell Atlas, which receives enough rainfall to bear fine forests. From west to east several massifs (mountainous masses) occur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deep ocean trenches, volcanoes, island arcs, submarine mountain ranges, and fault lines are examples of features that can form along plate tectonic boundaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mountains form where two continental plates collide. Since both plates have a similar thickness and weight, neither one will sink under the other. Instead, they crumple and fold until the rocks are forced up to form a mountain range. As the plates continue to collide, mountains will get taller and taller.