Against Which Tectonic Plate Is the Australia-India Tectonic Plate Pushing

question 248

Multiple Choice

Against which tectonic plate is the Australia-India tectonic plate pushing to form the Himalayan mountains? See Figure 7-8 in the text.

• A) Eurasian Plate
• B) North American Plate
• C) African Plate
• D) Antarctic Plate

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Definitions:

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

False Ribs

The lower ribs (usually ribs 8-10) that are not directly attached to the sternum but are connected to the true ribs above them via cartilage.

Sternum

A long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, serving as a support for the rib cage and to protect vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Sternal Angle

A thoracic landmark formed at the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, significant in identifying rib levels.