Question

a team of geologists are using a model to study the formation of the himalayas. image source: hmh textbook resources based on the model, which type of plate boundary interaction is most likely responsible for the creation of mountain ranges like the himalayas? a divergent boundary where plates move apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust. a transform boundary where plates slide past each other, resulting in earthquakes but not in mountain formation. a convergent boundary where plates collide, causing the crust to compress and form mountain ranges. a passive boundary where plates remain stationary, leading to minimal geological activity.

Explanation:

The Himalayas are formed when the Indian - Australian plate collides with the Eurasian plate. At convergent plate boundaries, plates collide. The compression of the crust due to this collision leads to the uplift and formation of mountain ranges. Divergent boundaries create new oceanic crust, transform boundaries cause earthquakes mainly without mountain - building, and passive boundaries have little geological activity.

Answer:

C. A convergent boundary where plates collide, causing the crust to compress and form mountain ranges.