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Is mountain building and orogenesis same?​

Answer 1

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The term orogenesis ('mountain-building') usually refers to the formation of mountains by the convergence of tectonic plates. This takes place by ocean-continent collision (e.g., the Andes), continent-continent collision (the Alps and the Himalayas), or island arc-continent collision (e.g., New Guinea).

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Answer 2

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• The term orogenesis ('mountain-building') usually refers to the formation of mountains by the convergence of tectonic plates. This takes place by ocean-continent collision (e.g., the Andes), continent-continent collision (the Alps and the Himalayas), or island arc-continent collision (e.g., New Guinea).