why oceanic crust usually subducts beneath the continental crust after collision?
a. less dense than continental crust
b.thicker than continental crust
c. thinner and denser than continental crust
d. same with us the continental crust
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why oceanic crust usually subducts beneath the continental crust after collision?
a. less dense than continental crust
b.thicker than continental crust
c. thinner and denser than continental crust
d. same with us the continental crust
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B
Explanation:
When an oceanic and a continental plate collide, eventually the oceanic plate is subducted under the continental plate due to the high density of the oceanic plate. Once again a benioff zone forms where there are shallow intermediate and deep focus earthquakes.
Answer:
C.thinner and denser than continental crust
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