Which of the following is a characteristic of a terrane?
A. The layers and fossils in a terrane can be matched with those in adjacent areas.
B. A terrane has the same sequence of rocks as adjacent areas.
C. The boundaries of a terrane are generally major faults or shear zones.
D. To be a terrane, the rocks must form in a deep marine environment.
E. None of these choices are correct.
Answer: C
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