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The tectonic cycle describes the movement of Earth's crust. Recycled "new" oceanic crust is formed by _____ at divergent boundaries.

A. Convergence
B. Weathering
C. Seafloor spreading
D. Subduction

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User Caltor
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Answer:

Subduction

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User Saad Mehmood
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Answer is D
the answer is D because when two convergent plate boundaries or two lithosphere moves together the denser plate sink in process. As the dense layer sinks the magma that comes up because it is lighter and due to subduction,it creates a new oceanic crust.
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