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Which of the following occurs at convergent plate boundaries?

a.

subduction zone

b.

island arc

c.

mountain formation

d.

all of the above

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The correct answer is:

d.
all of the above

Explanation:

In plate tectonics, a convergent boundary, also recognized as a destructive plate boundary, is a section of active deformation where two or more tectonic plates or parts of the lithosphere are near the edge of their life cycle. If two tectonic plates strike, they create a convergent plate boundary.


Answer:

Option (D)

Explanation:

In a convergent plate motion, the two plates move towards each other. Due to this, a subduction zone is created that is often marked by a deep-sea trench. It also results in the deep-focus earthquakes. Here, the subducting plate mixes with the melt at great depth and the magma eventually rises up forming island arcs and volcanic arcs.

In an oceanic-oceanic convergent boundary, island arcs are formed and in the continental-oceanic convergent boundary, volcanic arcs are formed.

Lastly, in the continental-continental convergent boundary, huge mountain belts like Himalaya are formed.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

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