Question

When an oceanic plate converges with a continental plateWhen 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

D. The denser oceanic plate is pushed downwards

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