Asked by kayla harrison on Jun 30, 2024
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The process of one plate sliding beneath another plate is called:
A) subduction
B) conduction
C) transformation
D) convergence
E) divergence
Subduction
The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another, sinking into the mantle due to gravitational forces.
Conduction
Transfer of thermal energy by direct contact.
Transformation
The process of change in form, appearance, nature, or character.
- Pinpoint and explain the operations of subduction, convergence, and divergence occurring at the boundaries between tectonic plates.
Verified Answer
AE
Ayantu EnsermuJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and explain the operations of subduction, convergence, and divergence occurring at the boundaries between tectonic plates.