Himalayas: Formation, Impact, and Changes

What is the approximate height of Mt. Everest?

• 3,000 meters

• 5,000 meters

• 10,000 meters

• 8,800 meters

Which continents were involved in the formation of the Himalayas?

• North America and South America

• Australia and Asia

• India and Eurasia

• Africa and Europe

What major climatic phenomenon did the Himalayas help to establish in India?

• Droughts

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Hurricanes

How much has the volume of lakes fed by Himalayan snowmelt increased in the last 40 years?

• 26%

• 75%

• 10%

• 50%

At what rate are the tectonic plates beneath the Himalayas currently colliding?

• 100 millimeters per year

• 10 millimeters per year

• 58 millimeters per year

• 28 millimeters per year

How often does Mount Everest increase in height?

• Every month

• Every year

• Every decade

• Every century

What natural event can cause the Himalayas to increase in height?

• Landslides

• Tsunamis

• Seismic events

• Volcanic eruptions

What is a significant geological feature of the rocks in the Himalayas?

• They are completely smooth

• They are made entirely of sandstone

• They have lines and patterns from movement

• They are all volcanic

What is the length of the Himalayan mountain range?

• 1,000 kilometers

• 10,000 kilometers

• 2,500 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

What was the magnitude of the 2008 earthquake in the Himalayas?

• 8.5

• 9.0

• 7.9

• 6.5