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Referring to the figure below, the feature labeled D represents?

1) a back-arc basin
2) a volcanic arc
3) a mid-ocean ridge
4) a fore-arc basin
5) a fore-arc ridge

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Final answer:

The feature labeled D in the figure represents a back-arc basin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The feature labeled D in the figure represents a back-arc basin. A back-arc basin is a basin formed near a volcanic arc on the side opposite the oceanic trench. It is the result of extension caused by mantle convection behind a subduction zone and its island arc.

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