A fold-thrust belt is ____________.
A) a low-lying region where Precambrian rocks crop out
B) a low-lying region where Hadean and Archean rocks are covered by Phanerozoic sedimentary strata
C) a region of compressed rock located near a convergent continental margin
D) synonymous with "shield"

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A fold-thrust belt is a region of compressed rock located near a convergent continental margin. This compression results in the formation of folds and thrust faults, which contribute to the creation of mountain ranges. Thus, option C is the best choice. Options A, B and D are incorrect because they describe different geological features or regions that are not related to fold-thrust belts.

A Fold-Thrust Belt Is ____________