The present-day topography of the Basin and Range province formed during ______ time.
A)Cenozoic
B)Mesozoic
C)Paleozoic
D)Precambrian

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The Basin and Range province's present-day topography primarily formed during the Cenozoic era, which began about 66 million years ago and continues to the present. This era is characterized by significant tectonic activity in the region, including extension and block faulting, which contributed to the development of its characteristic basin and range topography.

The Present-Day Topography of the Basin and Range Province Formed