Which modern mountain chain is the site of the continent-continent collision?
A) the Rockies
B) the Andes
C) the Appalachians
D) Japan
E) the Himalayas

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The Himalayas are the site of the continent-continent collision between the Eurasian Plate and the Indian Plate. The collision began around 50 million years ago and led to the formation of the world's highest mountain range. The other options (A: Rockies, B: Andes, C: Appalachians, D: Japan) are not the site of continent-continent collision.

Which Modern Mountain Chain Is the Site of the Continent-Continent