Question
According to the online content article on the formation of mountains, the world’s tallest mountain ranges, such as the Himalayas, were formed when __________.
A.
pieces of the Earth’s crust separated
B.
erosion and weathering created depressions
C.
large pieces of the Earth’s crust collided
D.
the Earth’s crust cracked and created faults
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
A.
pieces of the Earth’s crust separated
B.
erosion and weathering created depressions
C.
large pieces of the Earth’s crust collided
D.
the Earth’s crust cracked and created faults
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is C. large pieces of the Earth’s crust collided. Mountain ranges like the Himalayas are formed through the process of continental collision, where tectonic plates converge and create uplift.