Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Subduction

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding subduction?

• A)It adds new crust to Earth's surface via volcanic activity.
• B)It is unrelated to Earth's plate tectonics.
• C)It permanently removes carbon from Earth's surface.
• D)It permanently adds carbon to Earth's atmosphere.
• E)The carbon it removes is eventually returned to the atmosphere by volcanism.

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