Major mountain belts on the earth are ________.
A) located around the Pacific Ocean
B) made of granite because it is low density and allows for maximum growth
C) older than smaller mountain belts because they have had enough time to grow large
D) over 10 km high
Ans: A) located around the Pacific Ocean
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