What Geologic Events Are Expressed in This Cross Section Showing

question 111

Multiple Choice

What geologic events are expressed in this cross section showing the interpreted geologic setting of the eastern U.S. during middle Paleozoic time?

• A) the collision of an island arc with eastern North America
• B) the collision of a microcontinent with eastern North America
• C) a foreland basin
• D) a future continental collision
• E) all of these

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