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lidoalex

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Accretionary wedges will form along a(n) ________ tectonic boundary.
 
  A) Convergent
  B) Divergent
  C) Transform

Question 2

________ will form as sediment collects between the accretionary wedge and the volcanic arc.
 
  A) Deep-ocean trench
  B) Continental shelf
  C) Back-arc basin
  D) Forearc basin


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leahchrapun

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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