Which of the following locations is a remnant of a forearc basin?

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The Great Valley, CA is a remnant of a forearc basin that formed during the Mesozoic era, as a result of subduction of the Farallon Plate beneath the North American Plate. The basin filled with sediment eroded from the nearby mountain ranges, leading to the formation of the Central Valley of California. Death Valley, CA is a result of extensional tectonics and the movement of the adjacent faults. Lake Baikal, Siberia is a rift lake that formed as a result of continental rifting. Snake River Plain, ID is a volcanic plateau that formed as a result of hot spot activity.

Which of the Following Locations Is a Remnant of a Forearc