In the central region of the Laramide orogeny, the rate of __________ movement of North America changed the angle of subduction, making the angle __________.

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The Laramide orogeny, which occurred from the Late Cretaceous to the early Eocene, was influenced by the westward movement of North America. This movement changed the angle of subduction to a lower angle, which is characteristic of the Laramide orogeny and contributed to the unique geological features observed in the central region of this event.

In the Central Region of the Laramide Orogeny, the Rate