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anjilletteb

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Continental shelves are valuable locations that support important fishing grounds.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

What kind of subduction occurs when old, dense lithosphere sinks into the mantle by its own weight rather than by compressional force?
 
  A) Forced subduction
  B) Mantle plume subduction
  C) Spontaneous subduction
  D) Overriding subduction



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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