The collision between India and Asia led to the formation of the Himalayas. Scientists have hypothesized that this major tectonic event triggered a long-term cooling trend in the Earth’s climate. Why would this be the case?
a) Because India ended up located at tropical latitudes which favored the growth of plants that remove CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
b) Because volcanism ceased after the collision thus decreasing the amount of volcanogenic CO2 released into the atmosphere.
c) Because glaciers were formed at the top of the highest mountains thus increasing the Earth’s albedo.
d) Because more rocks were exposed to chemical weathering thus removing CO2 from the atmosphere.