The Wilson Cycle describes

A. the cycle of splitting of a supercontinent, opening of an ocean basin, followed by closing of the basin and collision of continents
B. the movement of asthenosphere
C. the block-faulting that occurs at mountains
D. the cycle of uplift and erosion of mountains


Answer: A

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