The diagram shows the motion of two plates.
Which of these explains the feature that can form at the boundary of these two plates?
A.
A broad canyon-like valley because the two colliding plates act like a plow, digging out any soil in the plates' paths.
B.
Volcanic mountain range because one oceanic plate melts underneath the continental plate, forming composite volcanoes on the continent.
C.
Island arc because one oceanic plate melts underneath the continental plate, forming volcanic mountains that eventually become islands.
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C. Island arc because one oceanic plate melts underneath the continental plate, forming volcanic mountains that eventually become islands.
Jessica is working on the Fantasy Map for her midterm. She has drawn some of her plates and continents already. She also has arrows showing which direction each plate is moving. She is struggling with where to put her volcanoes.
Select the yellow box that represents the BEST location for volcanoes based on your understanding of Plate Tectonics and the information provided on the map.
Select the yellow box that represents the BEST location for volcanoes based on your understanding of Plate Tectonics and the information provided on the map.
Unfortunately, there is no map provided for me to view and make a selection. Please provide the necessary information or materials for me to assist you better.
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