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    The Nucleus of Old Crystalline Rock in Each of the Principal
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The Nucleus of Old Crystalline Rock in Each of the Principal

Question 28

Question 28

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The nucleus of old crystalline rock in each of the principal continental masses is called a


A) basalt mass.
B) continental shield,or craton.
C) mountain mass.
D) composite zone.
E) pliton.

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