A Volcanic Island Arc Forms When

question 57

Multiple Choice

A volcanic island arc forms when

• A) oceanic lithosphere subducts beneath continental lithosphere.
• B) oceanic lithosphere subducts beneath another oceanic lithospheric plate.
• C) continental lithosphere subducts beneath oceanic lithosphere.
• D) two plates of continental lithosphere collide.

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