Choose all the answers that apply. Convergent faults _____. -happen when plates move away from one another -happen when plates move toward one another -can form volcanoes -can create mountains.
Convergent faults occur when plates move towards each other. the resulting movement causes volcanoes and mountains to form. As plates move towards each other the denser plate usually subducts and melts, causing magma to rise forming volcanoes. As convergent faults and margins come together the resulting compressional force causes rocks to bend and fold upwards forming fold mountains. The Andes mountain range in South America is an example of volcanic and fold mountain formation at a convergent margin.
