Question

Question 15 2 pts 15. The plate bou nd aries that are likely to make volcanic island chains? are a.Convergent between continental plates b.Convergent between oceanic plates c.Divergent between continental plates d.Divergent between oceanic plates

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D)

Explanation: When two oceanic plate moves in opposite direction due to the convection current generated in the mantle, the crust gets thinner and eventually magma comes out to the ocean floor, forming new crust. Due to this divergent movement, a chain of volcanic arc are formed in their vicinity.

For example, the Hawaiian.

Hence the correct answer is option (D).