Most Crustal Deformation Occurs in Active Tectonic Zones ________

question 100

Multiple Choice

Most crustal deformation occurs in active tectonic zones ________.

• A)at the base of sedimentary basins
• B)along plate margins
• C)deep within old plate interiors
• D)in thick piles of unconsolidated sedimentary strata

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