Question

Sequence the following sentences in a coherent passage. P: This fortuitous geological event generated a colossal amount of energy and heat that resulted in the rocks rising to an average height of 4 km across the contact zone. Q: Thus, the geophysicists tend to think of the Himalayas as an active geological event rather than as a static geological feature. R: The natural process of the cooling of this massive edifice absorbed large quantities of atmospheric carbon dioxide, altering the earth’s atmosphere and making it better suited for life. S: Many millennia ago, a breakaway chunk of bedrock from the Antarctic Plate collided with the massive Eurasian Plate.

• A. QPSR
• B. QSPR
• C. SPRQ
• D. SRPQ

Hint:

When sequencing sentences, look for chronological order or cause-effect relationships to form a logical passage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To form a coherent passage, the sentences need to be ordered logically and chronologically. Step 1: Identify the starting point.
The passage begins with a historical event. Sentence S describes the initial collision between the Antarctic Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Step 2: Follow with the resulting impact.
Sentence P explains the geological consequences of the collision described in S. Step 3: Continue with further outcomes.
Sentence R details the natural cooling process and its environmental impact, logically following P. Step 4: Conclude with the modern interpretation.
Sentence Q provides a current perspective on the geological activity, making it a suitable ending. The coherent sequence is: \[ S \to P \to R \to Q \] Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{SPRQ}} \]