A chain of mountains encompassing many ranges is known as a(n) ________.
A) first-order landform
B) island arc
C) mantle plume
D) hot spot
E) cordillera

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A chain of mountains encompassing many ranges is known as a cordillera. Option A refers to a single landform and options B, C and D are different geological phenomena that are not directly related to mountain ranges.

A Chain of Mountains Encompassing Many Ranges Is Known as A(n)