The Ural Mountains in central Russia are a mountain range in the middle of a continent. How did this happen?
A) Europe collided with Siberia 200-300 million years ago, forming a range in the center of the new continent as the landmasses joined.
B) A hot spot developed beneath central Russia 250 million years ago and subsequent volcanism created a mountain range.
C) Subduction along the eastern coast of Russia has created a volcanic range near the center of Eurasia.

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The Ural Mountains were formed due to the collision of Europe and Siberia around 200-300 million years ago, which resulted in the formation of a mountain range as these landmasses joined together. This process is a part of the larger continental collision and plate tectonics that shape the Earth's surface.

The Ural Mountains in Central Russia Are a Mountain Range