An example of a region where mylonites are formed is ____.
A) the Cascade Range
B) the mid-oceanic ridges
C) the San Andreas Fault Zone
D) the Valles Marianas Rift Zone
E) the Mendocino Fracture Zone

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Mylonites are formed in areas of intense deformation, such as at fault zones. The San Andreas Fault Zone is a well-known example of a region where mylonites are commonly found. The other options do not typically exhibit the type of deformation necessary for mylonite formation.

An Example of a Region Where Mylonites Are Formed Is