The giant batholiths of the Sierra, Idaho, and Coast Range were emplaced during which orogeny?

A)Sevier orogeny
B)Nevadan orogeny
C)Sonoma orogeny
D)Laramide orogeny
E)Allegheny orogeny


B

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