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Question 16 • World Geography

How did the mountain ranges in South Asia form over time?

Answer
A
Volcanic activity on the Indian Plate resulted in rising landmasses.
B
Earthquake activity created fault lines, which forced up large blocks of rock.
C
Glacial movement carved and deposited rock and soil to build mountains.
D
The Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate, creating the mountains.

Explanation

The Indian Plate moved northward and collided with the Eurasian Plate. The collision compressed and folded Earth’s crust, gradually raising the Himalayas and other mountain ranges in South Asia. Glaciers and earthquakes can shape mountain landscapes, but they were not the main cause of these ranges.

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