Which phrase best describes subduction?

A.
collision between two tectonic plates

B.
movements of tectonic plates across the earth's surface

C.
spreading apart of two tectonic plates

D.
sinking of one tectonic plate under another

Question

Which phrase best describes subduction?	
 
 A.
collision between two tectonic plates
 
 B.
movements of tectonic plates across the earth's surface
 
 C.
spreading apart of two tectonic plates
 
 D.
sinking of one tectonic plate under another

anonymous · Answer

It's D. The definition of "subduction" is  'A geologic process in which one edge of one crustal plate is forced below the edge of another.'

anonymous · Answer

D ~ think about a submarine going UNDER the water so SUBduction is like that and the plates go under each other

anonymous · Answer

Thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

welcome anytime !