Which of the following processes is responsible for the topography of the Basin and Range province in western North America?
A)normal faulting
B)strike-slip faulting
C)thrust faulting
D)upwarping

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The Basin and Range province in western North America is characterized by elongated fault-block mountains and flat valleys, which are primarily the result of normal faulting. This process involves the stretching and thinning of the Earth's crust, leading to the formation of distinct basins and ranges.

Which of the Following Processes Is Responsible for the Topography