During the Cenozoic, plate interactions gave rise to many events of mountain building, volcanism, and earthquakes in _________North America.
A)northern
B)western
C)southern
D)central
E)eastern

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During the Cenozoic era, the interactions of tectonic plates, especially along the boundaries of the Pacific and North American plates, led to significant geological activity in western North America. This includes the uplift of mountain ranges such as the Rockies and the Cascades, as well as volcanic activity and earthquakes, particularly along the Pacific Coast.

During the Cenozoic, Plate Interactions Gave Rise to Many Events