Question

This diagram illustrates which of the following

processes?
A.The divergence of tectonic plates,form a rift zone
B.The subduction of one tectonic plate beneath another,forming
C.The grinding of plates sliding past each other,forming a fault
D.The convergence of tectonic plates,forming a mountain range

Answer 1

The diagram likely illustrates the subduction of one tectonic plate beneath another, forming a subduction zone which balances the formation of new crust at rift zones.

B is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagram described likely illustrates the process of the subduction of one tectonic plate beneath another, which leads to the formation of subduction zones. During this process, typically an oceanic plate subducts below a continental plate or a more dense oceanic plate because the continental crust is too thick to be readily subducted.

his interaction results in high pressure and temperature for the subducted plate, leading to melting and recycling of the material deep within the Earth. This cycle helps balance the formation of new crust that occurs at rift zones, where tectonic plates are diverging and magma rises to fill the space created, forming basaltic lava that makes up the ocean basins.

Answer 2

The convergence of tectonic plates, forming a mountain range.

Step-by-step explanation:

On the diagram, we can see the Eurasian plate and Indian plate, as well as the movement of the Indian plate over time relative to the Eurasian plate. The Indian plate has been moving over the course of millions of years from the southern hemisphere toward the northern hemisphere and has eventually hit the Eurasian plate. The two plates have collided and formed a convergent plate boundary.

The convergence occurs between continental crusts. With the crust constantly creating an enormous amount of pressure along the plate boundary, the crust in this part has started to bend and lift up, gradually creating a mountain range. The mountain range that has formed here is actually the highest and most massive mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.