Which is caused by the difference in density of oceanic and continental plates?(1 point)

Responses

hotspots
hotspots

subduction
subduction

rift valleys
rift valleys

pyroclastic flows

1 answer

The correct response is subduction.

Subduction occurs when an oceanic plate, which is denser, is forced under a less dense continental plate. This process can lead to the formation of trenches, volcanic arcs, and earthquakes.