Regions of Continents That Have NOT Been Subjected to Orogeny

question 15

Multiple Choice

Regions of continents that have NOT been subjected to orogeny during the past 1 billion years are termed ________.

• A) exotic terranes
• B) accreted terranes
• C) cratons
• D) cratonic platforms

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

The flexible cordlike structure connecting a fetus to the placenta, transporting nutrients and oxygen to and removing waste from the developing baby.

Newborns

Infants from birth to a few months old, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development essential for initial survival and growth.

Embryonic Period

A phase of prenatal development occurring from the second to the eighth week post-conception, during which major organs and structures within the body begin to form.

Organs

Vital parts of the body that perform specific functions necessary for life, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.