Which of the following is NOT a common setting in which a terrane originally forms?
A) oceanic plateau
B) island arc
C) oceanic crust
D) linear island chain
E) all of these are common settings for a terrane

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Terranes can originate in a variety of geological settings, including oceanic plateaus, island arcs, oceanic crust, and linear island chains. These are all common environments where terranes, which are fragments of crustal material formed on, or broken off from one tectonic plate, and accreted or sutured to crust lying on another plate, can originate.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Setting in Which