Question

22. Which of the following is not part of Subduction?

a. Volcanic activity
b. Strong earthquakes
c. Melting of the crust into magma
d. The spreading of plates at the subduction zone

Answer 1

Where two tectonic plates converge, if one or both of the plates is oceanic lithosphere, a subduction zone will form. An oceanic plate will sink back into the mantle. Remember, oceanic plates are formed from mantle material at midocean ridges.

Step-by-step explanation:

d. The spreading of plates at the subduction zone