Why does the Tibetan Plateau,shown in this figure,have a high elevation?
A)transform faulting
B)seafloor spreading
C)continental rifting
D)continental collision
E)hot-spot activity

Question

Why does the Tibetan Plateau,shown in this figure,have a high elevation? 
A)transform faulting 
B)seafloor spreading 
C)continental rifting 
D)continental collision 
E)hot-spot activity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Tibetan Plateau has a high elevation because it is a result of continental collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The collision caused the Earth's crust to push upward and create the high elevation of the plateau.

Why Does the Tibetan Plateau,shown in This Figure,have a High