The process whereby continents grow as a result of continental collisions is called
A)accretion.
B)differentiation.
C)assimilation.
D)fractionation.

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Accretion is the process by which continents grow when terrestrial and oceanic materials are added to them, often as a result of continental collisions. This process can involve the addition of sediments, volcanic arcs, and other land masses to the edges of a continent.

The Process Whereby Continents Grow as a Result of Continental