A(n)_____ is a linear or arcuate deformation belt in which many of the rocks have been metamorphosed by intruded magma.
A)orogen
B)craton
C)greenstone belt
D)supercontinent
E)midcontinent rift

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An orogen, or orogenic belt, is a region where a mountain range is formed through processes such as the intrusion of magma, which can lead to the metamorphism of rocks. This term specifically refers to areas characterized by the deformation and metamorphism associated with mountain-building events.

A(n)_____ Is a Linear or Arcuate Deformation Belt in Which