Asked by Galina Kvitko on May 13, 2024

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Which of the following would cause uplift along an ocean-continent convergent margin?

A) thinning of the lithosphere above the subduction zone
B) addition of magmas into the crust from the subduction zone
C) formation of a fold and thrust belt
D) all of these

Ocean-Continent Convergent Margin

A boundary between tectonic plates where an oceanic plate is subducting beneath a continental plate, leading to volcanic and seismic activity.

Fold and Thrust Belt

A series of mountainous folds and fault-driven compressions in the Earth's crust, typically found at convergent tectonic plate boundaries.

Magmas

Molten rock beneath or within the Earth's crust, from which igneous rocks are formed.

  • Evaluate the impact of variations in crustal thickness on the development and height of mountain regions.
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Nadiah SuhadaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these factors contribute to uplift along an ocean-continent convergent margin. Thinning of the lithosphere can reduce pressure, allowing the crust to rise. Addition of magmas can physically elevate the crust by adding volume. Formation of a fold and thrust belt is a direct mechanism of uplift through compression and deformation of the crust.