Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)
Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134074252
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2GST

a)

To determine

The type of convergent boundary illustrating the given diagrams.

b)

To determine

The type of crust on which the volcanic island arcs develop.

c)

To determine

The reason for the absence of volcanoes when the two continental blocks collide.

d)

To determine

The ways in which the oceanic-oceanic convergent boundaries differ from oceanic-continental boundaries and the way in which they are similar.

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