Where a Subducting Plate Slides Beneath the Lithosphere, Melting Takes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Where a subducting plate slides beneath the lithosphere, melting takes place and a(n) ____ is created.

• A) plate
• B) ocean trench
• C) seamount
• D) sedimentary rock
• E) coral reef

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