The _______Is an Example of an Active, Continent- Continent Collision

question 28

Multiple Choice

The _______is an example of an active, continent- continent collision.

• A) northern movement of Queen Charlotte Islands toward the Aleutian Trench
• B) Arabian Peninsula slamming into North Africa under the Red Sea
• C) westward movement of the South American plate over the Nazca plate
• D) northward movement of India under Eurasia

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Definitions:

Colonial Land Ownership

The practice and policies regarding land possession and distribution during the colonial era, often involving exploitation and displacement of indigenous populations.

Peace of 1763

The Peace of 1763 refers to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War and resulted in significant territorial changes, including France ceding much of its North American territories to Britain.

Acquiring Florida

The process through which the United States gained control over Florida, primarily from Spain, through diplomacy and military action in the early 19th century.

Spanish Crown

The monarchy of Spain, which represents the institutional continuity of the Spanish kingdom through its history, playing a crucial role in the colonization and administration of territories globally.