Alps Mountains and Himalayas are classic examples of the process of

Question

Alps Mountains and Himalayas are classic examples of the process of

1. A. Plate subduction
2. B. Volcanic activity
3. C. Plate convection
4. D. Folding (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Folding

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Folding.

Key Points

• The Alps and Himalayas are classic examples of fold mountains formed by the process of folding.
• Fold mountains are created when tectonic plates collide (convergent boundaries), causing the rock layers to buckle and fold upward.
• The Alps were formed by collision of the African and Eurasian plates; the Himalayas by the Indian and Eurasian plates.