The Himalayas Are an Example of a Mountain Range Formed

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Himalayas are an example of a mountain range formed as a result of

• A)the separation of two continental plates.
• B)volcanic eruptions.
• C)the buildup of sediments and conversion to rock.
• D)the collision of two continental plates.

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