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    Exam 11: Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building
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    The Term___________ Refers Specifically to Geologic Mountain Building
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The Term___________ Refers Specifically to Geologic Mountain Building

Question 3

Question 3

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The term___________ refers specifically to geologic mountain building.


A) orogenesis
B) orogneisses
C) orthogeny
D) orthogonal

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