Which of these regions is high because of a continental collision?
A)1, Andes of South America
B)2, East Africa Rift
C)3, Tibet
D)None of these.

Question

Which of these regions is high because of a continental collision? 
A)1, Andes of South America 
B)2, East Africa Rift 
C)3, Tibet 
D)None of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The high elevation of Tibet is due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which formed the Himalayan mountain range. This is an example of a continental collision creating high topography. The Andes of South America are formed from subduction, and the East African Rift is a divergent boundary, so they do not fit the description of being high due to continental collision.

Which of These Regions Is High Because of a Continental