Question

14. The region along tectonic plate boundaries

where one plate moves beneath another is
called a
a. rift valley.
b. transform boundary.
C. subduction zone.
d. convergent boundary.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: Subduction is a geological process that takes place at convergent boundaries of tectonic plates where one plate moves under another and is forced to sink due to high gravitational potential energy into the mantle. Regions where this process occurs are known as subduction zones.