What landform can be linked to a continental-ocean plate boundary?

• A. Rocky Mountains
• B. Andes Mountains
• C. Himalayas
• D. Great Plains

Answer: (B)

The Andes Mountains are a prime example of a landform associated with a continental-ocean plate boundary. This mountain range was formed as a result of the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate. As the oceanic plate is forced down into the mantle, it causes intense geological activity, leading to the creation of mountain ranges.

In contrast, the other options represent different geological settings. The Rocky Mountains are primarily formed by continental-continental interactions, the Himalayas arose from the collision of two continental plates (the Indian and Eurasian plates), and the Great Plains are characterized by sedimentary deposits rather than tectonic uplift associated with plate boundaries. Thus, the Andes Mountains perfectly illustrate the relationship between continental-ocean interactions and the resulting landform.