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tfester

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How would the angle of subduction of a tectonic plate influence the location of a volcanic arc?
 
  A) The steeper the angle, the closer the arc would form to the trench
  B) The shallower the angle, the closer the arc would form to the trench
  C) The steeper the angle, the further the arc would form to the trench
  D) The angle of subduction doesn't affect the location of the volcanic arc

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Forearc basins will consist of thick sequences of highly deformed sedimentary rocks.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


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josephsuarez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Excellent

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