Which of the following mountain ranges was uplifted when India collided with Asia?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Himalayan Mountains
C) Andes Mountains
D) Ural Mountains
E) none of the above

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The Himalayan Mountains were uplifted when the Indian tectonic plate collided with the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upwards and creating the highest mountain range on Earth. The Rocky Mountains are located in North America and were formed through a different geological process. The Andes Mountains were formed through volcanic activity and tectonic movements in South America. The Ural Mountains are located in Russia and were formed through a collision of continents over 250 million years ago. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Himalayan Mountains.

Which of the Following Mountain Ranges Was Uplifted When India