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Endogenic, Exogenic, and Geomorphic Processes

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Which of the following plates collided to form the Himalayas?

A

African plate

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Arabian plate

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C

Indian plate

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D

Eurasian plate

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The correct options are
C Indian plate
D Eurasian plate
The Alps in Europe and the Himalayas are both fold mountains. The Himalayas were created millions of years ago when the Eurasian plate collided with the Indo-Australian plate.

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