Which two tectonic plates are responsible for the Himalayan region's seismic activity?
Correct answer: B. Indian and Eurasian plates
- A. Indian and African plates
- B. Indian and Eurasian plates
- C. Eurasian and North American plates
- D. Australian and Antarctic plates
Explanation
The Indian Plate is colliding northward with the Eurasian Plate, uplifting the Himalayas and generating frequent earthquakes. The African, North American and Antarctic plates are not the pair responsible for this collision.
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