Subduction Zones

Welcome to the Subduction Zones category on Questions LLC! If you are curious about the fascinating geological process known as subduction and the zones where it occurs, you have come to the right place. Here, you will find a treasure trove of questions and answers related to subduction zones – the areas where oceanic plates dive beneath continental plates. From the causes and mechanisms of subduction to the formation of trenches, volcanoes, and earthquakes, this category provides a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in understanding these dynamic zones. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or simply an inquisitive mind, we invite you to explore the depths of knowledge within this category and satisfy your curiosity about subduction zones.

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Explain how subduction zones are formed.
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Which of the following does NOT occur at a subduction zone?A. The leading edges of both plates are bent downward. B. Oceanic
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Ring of Fire Quick Check3 of 43 of 4 Items Question Use the diagram below to answer the question. During the collision, the
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Which feature forms when one plate is forced to bend and dive under the other?(1 point) Responses a mid-ocean ridge a mid-ocean
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how is the andean type subduction zone different from the aleutian type subduction zone? are there pictures?
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How does the mantle interact with the crust at a subduction zone?Plates move apart to form deep cracks in the crust. Plates move
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Which statement identifies a major reason for subduction that helps form volcanoes
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What is so important about subduction of tectonic plates?(1 point)Responses Earth's crust is melted and destroyed here Earth's
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What is so important about subduction of tectonic plates?Earths crust is melted and destroyed here. Earths new crust is created
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What is so important about subduction of tectonic plates?RESPONSES Earth's crust is melted and destroyed here Earth's new crust
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Where do subduction zones occur? What happens at them? What becomes of a subducted plate edge?
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What is so important about subduction of tectonic plates?(1 point)Responses Earth's crust is melted and destroyed here Earth's
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What is so important about subduction of tectonic plates?(1 point)Responses Earth's crust is melted and destroyed here Earth's
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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The image below is of a subduction zone within earths mantle the plate that is pushing underneath, heats up and become magma.
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11 of 2011 of 20 ItemsQuestion The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing
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11 of 2011 of 20 Items Question The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing
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The image below is of a subduction zone. Within Earth's mantle, the plate that is pushing underneath heats up and becomes magma.
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Ring of Fire Quick Check3 of 43 of 4 Items Question Use the diagram below to answer the question. During the collision, the
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An example of a plate boundary is pictured below.An illustration shows the tectonic plates pushing together. The plate on the
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Where do subduction zones often occur?Responses where two oceanic plates are moving away from each other where two oceanic
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Subduction
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