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Why would geologic mapping be difficult in an area dominated by accreted terranes?
 
  A) The geology is so similar that it would be difficult to determine terrane boundaries
  B) Each terrane is geologically distinct, but also highly deformed
  C) Isostatic rebound would result in gravitational collapse to make them indistinct
  D) Terranes are very old and terribly eroded

Question 2

Passive continental margins will have a well-developed forearc and back-arc basin system.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


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