What is an orogeny?
A)a broad exposure of deformed metamorphic and igneous rocks
B)a general term for mountain-building processes
C)a special type of reverse fault
D)a theory that explains the uplift of continents after large ice sheets melt

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Orogeny refers to the process of mountain building, which involves the structural deformation of the Earth's lithosphere (the crust and upper mantle) due to tectonic forces, leading to the formation of mountain ranges.

What Is an Orogeny