Which statement best describes how region 4 will look in the future?
A. higher in elevation because magma generated along a subduction zone will rise into and thicken the crust
B. lower in elevation because the weight of nearby thrust sheets will cause this part of the continent to flex downward, forming a basin
C. close to sea level because the region's crust will be thinned by thrust faulting
Answer: A
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