Pearson Etext Earth: An Introduction To Physical Geology -- Access Card (12th Edition)
Pearson Etext Earth: An Introduction To Physical Geology -- Access Card (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134857282
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 2GST

a)

To determine

The type of continental margin found on the west and east coast of South America.

b)

To determine

Whether the Galapagos Rise or Rio Grande Rise is more likely to end up accreted with South America.

c)

To determine

The way in which a geologist understand that this accreted landmass is distinct from the continental crust to which it accreted in the distant future.

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