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QuizMultiple Choice

Plate Tectonics

Question 7 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

During the process of mountain building, earthquakes sometimes occur along continental-continental convergent boundaries. Which statement best describes the motion of the plates along these boundaries that causes the earthquakes?

Answer
A
The plates push apart from each other with no subduction.
B
Subduction occurs with the less-dense plate sinking below the other plate.
C
Subduction occurs with the more-dense plate sinking below the other plate.
D
The plates smash together with no subduction.
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