What is the underlying geologic explanation for why western South America is so different from eastern South America?

A. The western side marks a plate divergence and the eastern side marks a plate convergence.
B. The western side is a plate boundary and the eastern side is not.
C. The eastern side is a plate boundary and the western side is not.


Answer: B

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