The Nucleus of Old Crystalline Rock in Each of the Principal

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A)basalt mass.
• B)craton.
• C)mountain mass.
• D)composite zone.
• E)terrane.

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