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The West Coast of California Is Underlain by Rocks That

Question 74

Question 74

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The west coast of California is underlain by rocks that represent_______ .


A) a collisional orogenic belt
B) an ancient Forearc Basin and accretionary wedge
C) an ancient volcanic arc
D) an oceanic plateau

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