Where are subduction zones likely to form?

Question

Question 16 options:

A)

Between two diverging continental plates

B)

Between converging oceanic and continental plates

C)

Between diverging oceanic and continental plates

D)

Between two diverging oceanic plates

Answer 1

Subduction zones are likely to form B) Between converging oceanic and continental plates.

In subduction zones, one tectonic plate (usually an oceanic plate) is forced beneath another plate (which can be either oceanic or continental) into the mantle, leading to geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.