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Set 5: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Plate tectonics theory explains that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle. Their movement causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building. Text 2 The Himalayas were formed when the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate. Because both plates are continental crust and have similar density, neither subducted. Instead, they crumpled upwards, creating the highest peaks on Earth.

How does Text 2 illustrate the general process described in Text 1?

A. It provides a specific example of mountain building resulting from plate collision.✓ Correct
B. It disproves plate tectonics.
C. It describes volcanic activity.
D. It explains earthquakes.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Movement -> Mountain building. Text 2: Collision (Indian/Eurasian) -> Crumpled upwards -> Himalayas. Illustration.

Key Evidence:

• "mountain building"

• "collided with"

• "crumpled upwards"

• "creating ... peaks"

Why others are wrong: B (Supports it.), C (Mountain building.), D (Mountains.).

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