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brutforce

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How does the formation, break-up, and subsequent formation of supercontinents explain the origin of cratons?
 
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Match the geologic era to the correct translation.
 
  A) Old Life
  B) New Life
  C) Middle Life
 
  1) Mesozoic
  2) Paleozoic
  3) Cenozoic


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Subduction will bring small volcanic islands together, creating larger landmasses. The larger landmasses come together to form continents. The continents continue to grow as accreted terranes are added to their borders. Sometimes, these accreted terranes are in the form of microcontinents. It all boils down to subduction.

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Answers: 1) C 2) A 3) B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
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