How Would the Angle of Subduction of a Tectonic Plate

question 79

Multiple Choice

How would the angle of subduction of a tectonic plate influence the location of a volcanic arc?

• A)The steeper the angle, the closer the arc would form to the trench
• B)The shallower the angle, the closer the arc would form to the trench
• C)The steeper the angle, the further the arc would form to the trench
• D)The angle of subduction doesn't affect the location of the volcanic arc

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