Chaotic accumulation of deformed and thrust-faulted sediments and scraps of oceanic crust


Answer: accretionary wedge

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A) Cl B) P C) S D) None, they are all the same size.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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