Where does most mountain-building activity actually occur on Earth?
A) in the inner mantle, where force causes pressure to build up
B) mountain pressures that build up end up forming mountains in the middle of the tectonic plates
C) at tectonic plate boundaries
D) anywhere on Earth where the necessary forces are evident

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Mountain-building activity is primarily associated with tectonic plate boundaries where the various forces such as compression, tension, and shear can cause uplift and folding of the Earth's crust, leading to the formation of mountains.

Where Does Most Mountain-Building Activity Actually Occur on Earth