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Question 2 of 26

What happens at a subduction zone between an oceanic plate and a
continental plate?
O A. The continental plate slides under the oceanic plate, and
part of it melts to form magma that sinks into the mantle.
O B. The oceanic plate and continental plate pull away from
each other, allowing magma to rise and form an ocean
ridge.
O c. The oceanic plate and continental plate slide past each
other, creating a series of faults that allow magma to rise
and form a chain of volcanoes.
O D. The oceanic plate slides under the continental plate, and
part of it melts to form magma that rises up through the
continental plate.
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Answer 1

D. The oceanic plate is more dense and will slide under the continental one