Question

the passage states that the himalayas are still rising due to the collision of the indian and eurasian plates. what inference can be made about the future of this mountain range? answer: a. the himalayas will be completely submerged by rising sea levels. b. the himalayas will eventually stop growing and begin to erode. c. the himalayas will continue to grow taller as the plates continue to collide. d. the himalayas will suddenly collapse due to a major earthquake. question: the passage describes the ring of fire as a zone of intense volcanic activity. based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the geological setting of the ring of fire? answer: a. the ring of fire is located far from any plate boundaries.

Explanation:

1. For the Himalayas question, since the passage states they are rising due to plate - collision, as long as the plates continue to collide, the mountains will grow taller. There is no indication of sea - level rise submerging them, or sudden collapse or stopping growth.
2. For the Ring of Fire question, the Ring of Fire is known to be a zone of intense volcanic activity because it is located along major plate boundaries where tectonic activity is high.

Answer:

1. For the Himalayas question: C. The Himalayas will continue to grow taller as the plates continue to collide.
2. For the Ring of Fire question: It is located along major plate boundaries (not given as an option in the provided text but the correct inference; if we assume options are needed, we need more information about the Ring of Fire options).