An Orogenic Belt on Earth That Is Still Actively Growing

question 16

Multiple Choice

An orogenic belt on Earth that is still actively growing today is

• A)the North American Cordillera.
• B)the Alpine-Himalayan belt.
• C)the Appalachian Fold belt.
• D)the Variscan Fold belt.

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Definitions:

American Shores

A term referring to the coastline of the United States, often symbolic of American identity and immigration history.

Francis Jennings

An American historian known for his work on the history of the interaction between Native Americans and Europeans in colonial America.

Widow

A woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried.

Wilderness

Natural, undeveloped land areas remaining untouched by significant human activities, often valued for their ecological purity and beauty.