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Orogenesis (mountain building) leads to the production of ________. a. metamorphic rocks b. igneous and sedimentary rocks c. metamorphic and igneous rocks d. igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock
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Orogenesis (mountain building) leads to the production of ________.

a. metamorphic rocks
b. igneous and sedimentary rocks
c. metamorphic and igneous rocks
d. igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock

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a.metamorphic rocks

~breif explanation~
foliated metamorphic rocks is formed under pressure which is the mountain building process
sedimentary rock is formed under compaction and lithification
igneous rocks are formed due to the occurance of volcanism

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