Multiple choice general knowledge

The Tethys Sea existed about 50-60 million yesrs ago. What will you find in its place today?

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Antartica

  3. The Himalayas

  4. The Amazon rainforest
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tethys Sea was an ancient ocean between India and Asia. When India collided with Asia around 50 million years ago, the seabed was pushed up to form the Himalaya mountain range, which is why marine fossils are found at high altitudes there.

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