What Geologic Event Created Central Asia's Mountain Ranges

question 16

Multiple Choice

What geologic event created Central Asia's mountain ranges?

• A) the collision of the Indian subcontinent with Asia
• B) extensive and recent volcanic eruptions
• C) tectonic plate divergence
• D) subsidence along local earthquake faults
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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