What is the main type of rocks in the Peninsular Ranges of Southern California and Mexico?
A) volcanic rocks erupted from a large volcano
B) granite and metamorphic rocks that formed at depth
C) flat-lying sedimentary rocks
D) unconsolidated sand and gravel

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The Peninsular Ranges of Southern California and Mexico are primarily composed of granite and metamorphic rocks that formed at depth. These rocks are part of the continental crust and were exposed through processes such as erosion and uplift.

What Is the Main Type of Rocks in the Peninsular