When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?

A. The continental plate

B. The less dense plate

C. The denser plate

D. Both plates are equally likely to subduct.

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Biology

Francis Richardson

16 March, 22:25

When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?

A. The continental plate

B. The less dense plate

C. The denser plate

D. Both plates are equally likely to subduct.

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Nathaly Villegas · Answer 1

C. The denser plate

Explanation:

The denser plate of the two (usually the oceanic plate) will subduct down into the mantle. I remember learning this in Geology 101 last year!

Brogan Hardy · Answer 2

Brogan Hardy 16 March, 23:27

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C the denser plate will subduct

When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?A. The continental plateB. The less dense plateC. The denser plateD. Both plates are equally likely to subduct.

When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?

A. The continental plate

B. The less dense plate

C. The denser plate

D. Both plates are equally likely to subduct.