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what happens when an oceanic plate and continental plate converge?

A.the oceanic and continental plates rises
B.the oceanic and continental plates are subducting
C.the oceanic plate subducts and continental plate slides up
D.the oceanic plate slide up the subducted continental plate​

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Answer:

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.

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