The movement of tectonic plates in two locations is described below:
Location A: Tectonic plates push together
Location B: Tectonic plates pull apart
Which statement is most likely true?
A. Ocean basins may form in both locations
B. Volcanic eruptions may occur in both locations
C. Ocean basins may form in location A but not in location B
D. Volcanic eruptions may occur in location B but not location A
I think it may be C....
It's probably D.
Using one to two sentences, explain how the movement of tectonic plates helps turn sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.(2 points)
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To determine the most likely true statement based on the description provided, we need to understand the geological processes associated with the movement of tectonic plates in different locations.
In location A, where tectonic plates push together, this phenomenon is known as a convergent boundary. When plates collide, one plate is usually forced beneath the other, a process called subduction. This subduction can lead to the formation of mountain ranges, but it is less likely to create ocean basins.
In location B, where tectonic plates pull apart, this is known as a divergent boundary. At these boundaries, magma rises to fill the gap created by the separating plates. It then cools and solidifies, forming new crust. This process often leads to the creation of ocean basins, as seen in mid-ocean ridges.
Based on these explanations, the correct statement is A. Ocean basins may form in both locations. In location A, the formation of ocean basins is less likely due to the presence of mountain ranges resulting from converging plates. However, it is still possible for ocean basins to form in location A, particularly if there is ongoing tectonic activity causing the crust to stretch and thin.
Therefore, option C is not the most likely true statement. It is important to consider that volcanic eruptions can occur in both locations, but the formation of ocean basins is more closely associated with the pulling apart of tectonic plates at divergent boundaries.