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washai

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Which orogeny is largely responsible for creating the modern Rocky Mountains?
 
  A) Nevadan Orogeny
  B) Taconic Orogeny
  C) Laramide Orogeny
  D) Alleghanian Orogeny

Question 2

Instead of subduction down into the mantle, the Indian subcontinent was thrust beneath Tibet, helping to significantly raise the landscape.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 3

________ is the process by which thickened crust adjusts over time to a normal thickness.
 
  A) Subduction
  B) Convection
  C) Accretion
  D) Isostacy


tashiedavis420

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Answer: D


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