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Geologically, the Himalayas are classified as which type of mountain system?

  1. A
    Relief
  2. B
    Submarine
  3. C
    Volcanic
  4. D
    Tectonic and Fold

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The Himalayas are young, structurally complex fold mountains formed by active tectonic compression resulting from the collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, initiating massive folding of sedimentary deposits.

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Geologically, the Himalayas are classified as which type of mountain system?
A
Relief
B
Submarine
C
Volcanic
D
Tectonic and Fold

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