Because of the Processes Responsible for the Formation of the Himalayan

question 17

Multiple Choice

Because of the processes responsible for the formation of the Himalayan Mountains, the crust in this region of the world has been

• A) shortened.
• B) extended.
• C) folded.
• D) extended and folded.
• E) shortened and folded.

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