How can we tell that the Himalaya has been uplifted?
A) uplift can be measured with a global positioning system GPS)
B) deep rocks are exposed at the surface and yield young isotopic ages
C) the top of Mount Everest contains a limestone with marine fossils
D) all of these

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All the options provided are valid methods or evidence for determining that the Himalayas have been uplifted. GPS can measure the movement of the Earth's surface, including uplift. The exposure of deep rocks at the surface with young isotopic ages indicates recent geological activity, such as uplift. The presence of marine fossils at high elevations, like those found on Mount Everest, directly points to the uplift of land that was once below sea level.

How Can We Tell That the Himalaya Has Been Uplifted