Question

When an oceanic plate converges with a continental plate, __________. A. the lighter oceanic plate is lifted up B. both plates are lifted up C. the continental plate is pushed downward D. the denser oceanic plate is pushed downward

Answer 1

Answer: D.) The denser

Explanation:

This process, called subduction, occurs at the oceanic trenches.

Answer 2

When an oceanic plate converges with a continental plate, __________.

A.  the lighter oceanic plate is lifted up

B.  both plates are lifted up

C.  the continental plate is pushed downward

D.  the denser oceanic plate is pushed downward