Asked by Kayla Trahan on Jul 16, 2024

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When two oceanic plates converge, some magma erupts under the ocean, forming volcanoes that may rise above the sea. These volcanoes can form a curved:

A) island arc
B) line of calderas
C) sequence of magma chambers
D) reef

Island Arc

An island arc is a chain of islands formed from the volcanic activity associated with the subduction zones of tectonic plates, typically located in the ocean.

Calderas

Large, basin-like depressions resulting from the collapse of a volcano after a major eruption.

Magma Chambers

Large pools of molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface, where magma accumulates before it is erupted as lava during a volcanic eruption.

  • Detect and arrange diverse geological phenomena occasioned by the displacement of earth's plates, encompassing mountainous regions, trench formations in oceans, and ridges located at oceanic midpoints.
  • Attain familiarity with the foundational mechanisms of volcanic and magmatic occurrences related to the boundaries of lithospheric plates.
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Kileshna DivyaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When two oceanic plates converge, one plate is usually forced below the other into the mantle where it melts, forming magma. This magma can rise to the surface, erupting to form volcanoes. Over time, these volcanoes can emerge above the sea level, forming a curved chain of islands known as an island arc.