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Plate Tectonics

Question 9 of 10 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which statement describes the process of subduction?

Answer

A

Convection currents cause two plates to move away from each other.

B

A plate slides beneath another plate due to convection currents and gravity.

C

Materials are heated and transferred within Earth’s interior by density.

D

Heat cycles in the mantle cause plates to constantly move.

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