Which of the following is least likely to be mapped with data about ancient igneous rocks?
A) ancient hot spots
B) ancient convergent zones
C) ancient mountain ranges
D) ancient divergent zones

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Ancient mountain ranges are least likely to be directly mapped with data about ancient igneous rocks because they are primarily formed through tectonic processes such as the collision and uplift of the Earth's crust, rather than the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, which forms igneous rocks. While igneous rocks can be found in mountain ranges, their presence alone does not typically indicate the formation of the ranges, unlike the direct association of igneous rocks with hot spots, convergent, and divergent zones.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be Mapped