Define the Following Terms

question 18

Short Answer

Define the following terms
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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

The region where one tectonic plate moves under another, into the mantle, typically associated with volcanic arcs and oceanic trenches.

Oceanic Trench

Long, narrow, and deep depressions on the ocean floor, usually the result of one tectonic plate subducting under another, often associated with volcanic arcs and earthquake activity.

Magmatic Belt

A region characterized by a high concentration of volcanic rocks and activity, indicating the presence of underlying magma chambers.

Subduction Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the creation of oceanic trenches.