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Subduction occurs as a result of
 
  A) slab pullgravity pulls older and denser lithosphere downward.
  B) horizontal plate accommodation.
  C) upwelling of hot mantle material along the trench.
  D) lubrication from the generation of andesitic magma.

Question 2

The dominant force at convergent boundaries is
 
  A) compression.
  B) tension.
  C) shearing.
  D) similar to that in normal faulting.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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