Far-western North America contains a variety of fault bounded crustal blocks called ________ terranes.
A) accreted
B) island arc
C) seamount
D) ridge

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Far-western North America contains accreted terranes, which are fault bounded crustal blocks that were added to the continent through tectonic processes such as subduction and collision. Island arc, seamount, and ridge terranes may also exist, but the question specifically asks about the type of terranes found in this region.

Far-Western North America Contains a Variety of Fault Bounded Crustal