The majority of the Earth's mountains occur ________.

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The majority of Earth's mountains occur in belts called orogens. Orogens form where tectonic plates collide, causing deformation and uplift of the Earth's crust. Examples of orogenic belts include the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains, and the Andes. Mountains are not typically found in the middle of cratons (large stable blocks of continental crust), or along passive margins (where tectonic activity is minimal). While isolated mountains do exist, they are not the majority.

The Majority of the Earth's Mountains Occur ________