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luvbio

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Question 1

An identifying characteristic of convergent boundaries is ________.
◦ seamounts and atolls on the seafloor
◦ linear mountain chains on the seafloor
◦ deep, linear trenches in the seafloor
◦ long linear valleys with faults along the sides

Question 2

Volcanoes form above subduction zones because ________.
◦ the subducting lithosphere melts as it descends and the magma descends deeper into the core
◦ water is squeezed out of the subducting slab and the water triggers melting of the overlying asthenosphere
◦ the asthenosphere is displaced by the subducting lithosphere and rises to the surface to form volcanoes
◦ the lithosphere thickens above the subducting lithosphere and causes volcanoes to form
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Marked as best answer by luvbio on Feb 28, 2020

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Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2020
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luvbio

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2020
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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