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When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?

When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?
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When two plates form a subduction zone, which plate will subduct?

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User Stevan Tosic
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Answer: The oceanic plate

Explanation: Because they can't float on water and are ready to sink .And the denser plate sinks.

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Answer: When two plates form a subduction zone, the denser plate - usually an oceanic one - will subduct.

Step-by-step explanation:

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