Multiple choice

The deposits at the ancient Tethys sea were folded to form the

  1. Himalayas

  2. Rockies

  3. Andes

  4. Alps

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Explanation

The Tethys Sea was an ancient ocean that existed between the Indian and Eurasian plates. As India moved northward and collided with Eurasia, the marine sediments of the Tethys were folded, faulted, and uplifted to form the Himalayan mountain range.