At a Subduction Zone,the Downgoing (Subducting)plate

question 54

Multiple Choice

At a subduction zone,the downgoing (subducting) plate

• A) is always composed of continental lithosphere.
• B) is always composed of oceanic lithosphere.
• C) may be composed of either oceanic or continental lithosphere.
• D) is composed entirely of asthenosphere.

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