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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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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

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Answer: A





 

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