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cierrapossen16:

What best describes the geologic process of subduction? A. when diverging plates pull apart from undersea ridges B. when a heavier transforming plate moves over the top of lighter plate C. when convergent plates collide and form mountain ranges D. when a convergent plate meets and the heavier plate moves under the lighter plate

mxddi3:

Welcome to QC! I'd say to start we can eliminate option A and C. Keep in mind the word subduction. When you break the word apart, sub is under and duction is like a movement. From this, can you take a guess as to which is correct, B or D?

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