At this convergent boundary,neither plate is subducted,rather folding,faulting,and uplift occurs.
A)oceanic plate-continental plate
B)oceanic plate-oceanic plate
C)continental-plate-continental plate
D)continental shield-craton
E)terrane-craton

Question

At this convergent boundary,neither plate is subducted,rather folding,faulting,and uplift occurs.
A)oceanic plate-continental plate 
B)oceanic plate-oceanic plate 
C)continental-plate-continental plate 
D)continental shield-craton 
E)terrane-craton

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At a convergent boundary between two continental plates, both plates are relatively buoyant and cannot be easily subducted. Instead, the plates will crumple and fold, leading to mountain building and faulting.

At This Convergent Boundary,neither Plate Is Subducted,rather Folding,faulting,and Uplift Occurs