At a Subduction Zone,the Overriding Plate ____________

question 30

Multiple Choice

At a subduction zone,the overriding 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

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