A crustal block bounded by faults whose geologic history is distinct from the histories of adjoining crustal blocks is called a(n) ________

A) dome
B) orogenic belt
C) continental volcanic arc
D) terrane


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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