The diagram below shows a subduction zone where oceanic crust is sinking into the mantle underneath continental crust as two tectonic plates converge. As subduction occurs, high pressure and high temperature conditions result.

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The diagram below shows a subduction zone where oceanic crust is sinking into the mantle underneath continental crust as two tectonic plates converge. As subduction occurs, high pressure and high temperature conditions result.

Image courtesy of USGS

Which of the following natural resources is most likely to be found in an area where subduction has occurred in the past?
A.
fresh water
B.
hardwood lumber
C.
metal ores
D.
solar energy

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Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
19 hours ago

C. metal ores

Subduction zones are associated with geological processes that can lead to the formation of various mineral deposits, including metal ores. The intense pressure and temperature conditions, along with the melting of crustal materials, often contribute to the concentration of metals such as copper, gold, and silver in these areas.