The process whereby continents grow as a result of new material being added by horizontal transport is called
A)accretion.
B)collision.
C)wedging.
D)magmatic addition.

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Accretion is the process by which continents grow through the addition of new material along their edges, typically through the horizontal transport and attachment of material. This can occur through the collision and subsequent welding of island arcs, sediment deposition, and other processes that add to the continental crust.

The Process Whereby Continents Grow as a Result of New