The Ocean Floor Subducts Under Continents Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

The 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) both A and B

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