How were the Himalayas formed?
A) by the rifting (pulling apart) of the Eurasian Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate
B) by the collision of the Indian subcontinent with the Eurasian Plate
C) by the upwelling of magma from a hot spot beneath the Indian subcontinent
D) by the erosion of the landscape north and south of the region that would become the mountains
E) by volcanic activity
B
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a. excess rainfall b. greater amounts of vegetation c. presence of streams d. excess groundwater
Concerning tsunamis, which of the following is FALSE?
A) They are associated with earthquakes. B) They are very tall in the open sea. C) They move rapidly. D) They can devastate coastlines. E) They have very long wavelengths.
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A. disease B. habitat loss C. accidents during migration D. hunting E. use as pets
The aki is a type of _________ found in _________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).