Evaluate these statements and determine the evolutionary stage of an ocean basin based upon the following characteristics:

Lacks a mid-ocean ridge
Deep ocean basin is present
Early signs of mountain formation
Volcanic island arc and trench absent

a) suturing
b) mature
c) terminal
d) juvenile
e) declining


c) terminal

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