The Himalayan Mountains are the tectonic product of a_______ between _______ and Eurasia that began 50 million years ago and still continues.

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The sentence mentions a tectonic process that began 50 million years ago and still continues, which suggests an ongoing collision. The options of a transform fault or a hot spot are inconsistent with the formation of mountain ranges. The option of a subduction zone with Africa is also incorrect because it would not explain the formation of the Himalayas. Therefore, the best choice is D, collision with India, which is the well-established explanation for the formation of the Himalayan Mountains.

The Himalayan Mountains Are the Tectonic Product of A_______ Between