If tectonic movement continues at its current rates and directions, the Mediterranean Sea will be destroyed as Africa and Europe approach each other (as show here). If this occurs, what will likely form where the Mediterranean Sea is now?

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**Title:** Potential Geologic Changes in the Mediterranean Region

**Image Description:** 

The image depicts a world map highlighting Europe and Africa. It illustrates the tectonic movement where these continents are shown to be approaching each other, indicating a future scenario where the Mediterranean Sea might be eliminated due to continued tectonic activity.

**Text Explanation:** 

If tectonic movement continues at its current rates and directions, the Mediterranean Sea will be destroyed as Africa and Europe approach each other (as shown here). If this occurs, what will likely form where the Mediterranean Sea is now?

**Multiple Choice Options:**

1. A rift valley like the one currently in east Africa.
2. A transform fault like the San Andreas.
3. A volcanic archipelago like the Aleutians.
4. A mountain range like the Appalachians.
5. A mountain range like the Andes.

This exercise explores the geologic processes that could potentially transform the Mediterranean region due to continental drift and tectonic plate interactions.
Transcribed Image Text:**Title:** Potential Geologic Changes in the Mediterranean Region **Image Description:** The image depicts a world map highlighting Europe and Africa. It illustrates the tectonic movement where these continents are shown to be approaching each other, indicating a future scenario where the Mediterranean Sea might be eliminated due to continued tectonic activity. **Text Explanation:** If tectonic movement continues at its current rates and directions, the Mediterranean Sea will be destroyed as Africa and Europe approach each other (as shown here). If this occurs, what will likely form where the Mediterranean Sea is now? **Multiple Choice Options:** 1. A rift valley like the one currently in east Africa. 2. A transform fault like the San Andreas. 3. A volcanic archipelago like the Aleutians. 4. A mountain range like the Appalachians. 5. A mountain range like the Andes. This exercise explores the geologic processes that could potentially transform the Mediterranean region due to continental drift and tectonic plate interactions.
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