Why Does Ocean Floor Subduct Under Continents

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why does ocean floor subduct under continents?

• 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 denser than continental material.
• D)The weight of the continents is so great that they push the ocean floor material downward.

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