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mspears3

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Which of the following regions of a subduction zone are characterized by thick sequences of relatively undeformed sedimentary rocks?
 
  A) Volcanic island arc
  B) Forearc region
  C) Suture
  D) Transform fault

Question 2

________ contain large quantities of preexisting sedimentary and crystalline rocks that have been faulted and contorted into a series of folds.
 
  A) Fault block mountains
  B) Mid-ocean ridges
  C) Compressional mountains
  D) Submarine trenches


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Swizqar

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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