When two tectonic plates collide on the Earth, we can get subduction zones. At such locations: Question 22 options: the plates push against each other and both of them rear up to produce mountain ranges (like the Himalayas) there is a very slow elastic rebounding that leads to a reversal in the direction of plate tectonic motion one plate is forced under the other the plates push against each other and both of them are forced down into the mantle of the earth