The collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian plate, about 40-50 million years ago, marked the beginning of the rapid uplift of the Himalayas. The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia that has the highest peak on Earth known as Mount Everest. The diagram models how scientists describe this plate movement and the resulting convergent boundary.
How does the students’ investigation of colliding plates support the scientists’ model of the Indian/Eurasian collision and the resulting geological formation described above? In your answer, be sure to: Cite evidence from the data table to support your answer. Apply your knowledge of science to explain the evidence you cited and your reasoning.