Terranes that can be shown to have traveled great distances are known as _____ terranes.

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Exotic terranes are those that have been transported considerable distances and accreted to the edge of continents or island arcs during plate tectonic movements. Suspect terranes are those whose origin and history are not yet fully understood. Cratonic and shield terranes are stable continental regions that have not undergone significant tectonic activity.

Terranes That Can Be Shown to Have Traveled Great Distances