What happens during subduction?

A.

Dense continental crust slides over less dense oceanic crust.

B.

Dense oceanic crust slides under less dense continental crust.

C.

Dense oceanic crust slides over less dense continental crust.

D.

Dense continental crust slides under less dense oceanic crust.

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Adeline Greer

4 September, 12:07

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Madalyn Mcmahon · Answer 1

Answer: Correct 4

B. Dense oceanic crust slides under less dense continental crust.

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Zane Blackwell · Answer 2

B. Dense oceanic crust slides under less dense continental crust.

What happens during subduction?A.Dense continental crust slides over less dense oceanic crust.B.Dense oceanic crust slides under less dense continental crust.C.Dense oceanic crust slides over less dense continental crust.D.Dense continental crust slides under less dense oceanic crust.