Which of the following shows the general sequence of an orogeny?
A)thickening of crust through accretion or magma intrusion-uplift-weathering and/or erosion
B)uplift-thickening of crust through accretion or magma intrusion-weathering and/or erosion
C)weathering and/or erosion-uplift-thickening of crust through accretion or magma intrusion
D)thickening of crust through accretion or magma intrusion-weathering and/or erosion-uplift
E)erosion-uplift-thickening of crust through accretion or magma intrusion-weathering

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The general sequence of an orogeny typically involves the thickening of the crust through processes such as accretion or magma intrusion, followed by uplift of the thickened crust, and finally weathering and/or erosion of the uplifted areas.

Which of the Following Shows the General Sequence of an Orogeny