If the Himalayan Mountain Range Is Presently 8,000 M in Height

question 70

Multiple Choice

If the Himalayan mountain range is presently 8,000 m in height and is rising at a rate of 0.5 m per century because of the convergence of two continental plates, how long did it take to create this mountain range?

• A) 1,600 years
• B) 160,000 years
• C) 1.6 million years
• D) 160 million years
• E) 1.6 billion years

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Definitions:

Osteomalacia

Softening of bones due to calcium depletion; adult rickets.

Calcium Depletion

A condition where the body has insufficient levels of calcium, which can lead to weakened bones and other health issues.

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The intercellular substance of bone tissue, consisting of collagen fibers and ground substance, that gives the bone its strength and rigidity.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of fractures.