1. Observe this diagram of a plate boundary. One statement BEST describes what is happening. It is that
A) the oceanic crust is melting.
B) volcanic islands are forming.
C) this is typical of a subduction zone.
D) the tectonic plates are moving away from each other.

1 Observe this diagram of a plate boundary One statement BEST describes what is happening It is that A the oceanic crust is melting B volcanic islands are form class=

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The answer is; C


As can be observed in the diagram, the oceanic plate of the crust is being subducted by the continental plate. This is typical of a subduction zone where two tectonic plates, moving in opposite directions, collide. The heavier plate (usually the oceanic plate due to its ‘wetness’) sinks below the lighter plate (usually the continental plate). An example of a subduction zone is the famous ‘ring of fire’ region in the Pacific.


agreed. I just took this test! the answer is

C. this is typical of a subduction zone.

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