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If there is a difference in density between the plates at the convergence boundary, the denser plate slides under the less dense plate. What is it known as?

ASub-duction zones

BSea floor trenches

CAll of the above

DNone of the above

Answer:

A. Sub-duction zones

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Sub-duction zones

  • If there is a density difference between the plates at the convergence boundary, the denser plate slides under the less dense plate.This zone is known as Sub-duction zones


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