Which of these regions is high because of mantle upwelling near a continental rift?
A)1,Andes of South America
B)2,East Africa
C)3,Tibet
D)None of these are correct.

Question

Which of these regions is high because of mantle upwelling near a continental rift? 
A)1,Andes of South America 
B)2,East Africa 
C)3,Tibet 
D)None of these are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mantle upwelling near a continental rift is a characteristic feature of the East African Rift System, making it a high region. The Andes mountain range is high because of subduction along the western coast of South America. The Tibetan Plateau is high because of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Which of These Regions Is High Because of Mantle Upwelling