Regions of Continents That Have Not Been Subjected to Orogeny

question 28

Multiple Choice

Regions of continents that have not been subjected to orogeny during the past one billion years are termed ____________.

• A)exotic terranes
• B)accreted terranes
• C)cratons

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, involved in processing emotions, motivation, and memory.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, critical for relaying signals between the cerebrum and the cerebellum, and involved in functions such as sleep and arousal.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often involving the autonomic nervous system.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain comprising structures such as the medulla, pons, and cerebellum, involved in regulating basic physiological processes and movement.