Author Question: How would the angle of subduction of a tectonic plate influence the location of a volcanic arc? ... (Read 60 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 15, 2018

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

Question 2

Forearc basins will consist of thick sequences of highly deformed sedimentary rocks.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.