Which of the Following Terms Consistently Describe an Oceanic-Continental Subduction

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms consistently describe an oceanic-continental subduction zone?

• A) Shallow to deep earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, ocean trenches
• B) Shallow to deep earthquakes, no volcanism, younger oceanic crust, ocean trenches
• C) Only shallow earthquakes, volcanism, younger oceanic crust, ocean trenches
• D) Only shallow earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, ocean trenches
• E) No earthquakes, volcanism, older oceanic crust, thick sediment

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