The ________ Orogeny is one of three events that formed the modern Appalachian Mountains

A) Taconic
B) Laramide
C) Tibetan
D) Cordilleran


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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Limestone is formed primarily through ________

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