The Process by Which a Lithospheric Plate Descends into the Mantle

question 22

Multiple Choice

The process by which a lithospheric plate descends into the mantle is called:

• A)Continental drift.
• B)Induction.
• C)Sea floor spreading.
• D)Subduction.
• E)Faulting.

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