Asked by Brandon Morrone on May 10, 2024
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The Ural Mountains in central Russia are a mountain range in the middle of a continent. How did this happen?
A) Europe collided with Siberia 200-300 million years ago, forming a range in the center of the new continent as the landmasses joined.
B) A hot spot developed beneath central Russia 250 million years ago and subsequent volcanism created a mountain range.
C) Subduction along the eastern coast of Russia has created a volcanic range near the center of Eurasia.
Ural Mountains
A mountain range that runs approximately from north to south through western Russia, forming a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
Collided
The act of two or more bodies coming together with force, often used to describe the meeting of tectonic plates or celestial objects.
Volcanism
Geological processes related to the movement and eruption of magma onto the Earth's surface or into its atmosphere.
- Evaluate the impact of tectonic dynamics on the formation of terranes and the rise of mountains.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the impact of tectonic dynamics on the formation of terranes and the rise of mountains.
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