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Caiter2013

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Which U.S. region is made up of a series of high-angle normal faults producing nearly parallel mountain ranges?
 
  A) Appalachian Mountains
  B) Basin and Range Province
  C) Colorado Plateau
  D) Valley and Ridge Province

Question 2

What kind of stress is responsible for creating fault-block mountains?
 
  A) Compression
  B) Tension
  C) Shear


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brittanywood

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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