Ocean Floor Subducts Under Continents Because

question 152

Multiple Choice

Ocean floor subducts under continents because

• A)the ocean floor has a lower density and therefore sinks more easily.
• B)the ocean floor is made of felsic minerals and is heavier than continental material.
• C)the ocean floor is made of mafic material and is therefore more dense than continental material.
• D)the weight of the continents is so great that they push the ocean floor material downward.
• E)the weight of the water in the ocean pushes the floor downward and beneath the continental plate

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