Generally, where are the areas having enough dynamic geologic environments to cause widespread metamorphism?

A) The margins of colliding plates
B) The centers of continents
C) The centers of oceanic plates
D) On the east coasts of continents
E) Along most oceanic shorelines


Answer: A

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